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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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We are Children's Division

The Missouri Department of Social Services

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This podcast is about all things Children's Division in Missouri! Learn about Children's Division's mission, involvement in big issues facing child welfare today, and how the division is working hard to better support the children and families in the Show Me State.
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The Black, Orphaned, Adopted, Foster Child podcast. Being adopted was never a "thing" until other people made it a thing. I don't remember being an orphan. Adoption was never a real issue growing up. Like, I knew I was adopted but it wasn't like I had a bright, pink, florescent sign with an arrow pointing down over my head everywhere I went saying, "ADOPTED". Foster care, I remember. Yes...that whole experience had a major impact on who I am today. On this podcast, we're going to expose ALL ...
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Sharing stories and experiences of Australians who have been through Adoption and Foster Care. The stories are sometimes complex and tackle difficult issues which span over 50 plus years. From children that have been in an under resourced system to Australia's traumatic history of forced adoptions and the stolen generations. But through this darkness comes light - there are also stories of hope, courage resilience and love. My Unknown Truth is hosted by Nadia Levett, born and raised in Austr ...
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The SENDcast is a weekly podcast focusing on Special Educational Needs, it is an amazing way to keep up to date with all the different areas within SEN, best practices and to improve your knowledge around SEND.
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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In this podcast I deconstruct the romanticism holding up the adoption industry and expose the lies, abuse, and pain that gets silenced. I'm here to unwrap the shiny bow around adoption and speak my truths as an adoptee. In doing so, I explain what it means and what it feels like to “come out of the fog”. This isn't your feel good podcast, I am an angry, healing and honest adoptee.
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Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots. Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the st ...
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Where is Cleo? Taken by child welfare workers in the 1970’s and adopted in the U.S., the young Cree girl’s family believes she was raped and murdered while hitchhiking back home to Saskatchewan. CBC news investigative reporter Connie Walker joins the search to find out what really happened to Cleo. For the best in true crime from CBC, ad-free, visit apple.co/cbctruecrime.
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Our Families Ourselves

Ann-Sophie Morrissette & Maria Pasquarelli

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Each week, "elder" millennial moms Ann-Sophie and Maria meet people who challenge the traditional notion of family-forming and parenting. We explore the joy, the pain, and - let’s face it - dysfunction of creating a family. Adoption, IVF, surrogacy, child-free by choice, and more … these are our families, told through our voices.
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Biblically aligned support for the Christian adoptive mom experiencing the stress of post-adoption turmoil. You willingly stepped into this non-traditional mom role for a child/children who needed you, knowing there would be difficulties. You trusted God to get you through. Now you’re in the thick of it. Know this: You can trust that God is able to redeem even the most difficult challenges facing you and your family, and bring something amazingly good from them! I hope this podcast is a help ...
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The Adoption Podcast, Made by Adopters. Join Sam and Paul, who are Dads to their adopted son, on My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast. They will cover every stage of the adoption process including same sex adoption and single person adoption, as well as early permanence and foster to adopt. Joined by guests from the adoption world each episode to discuss everything adoption related. From that first initial thought, right the way through to becoming parents and beyond! Find us on Instagram: @My. ...
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There are many ways to build your family. Fostering-to-adopt is not the easiest, but it's a beautiful and profoundly impactful thing to do. Join Rachel Fulginiti, a voice actor and two-time foster to adopt mom, as she shares her own story and the stories of others who have successfully navigated the foster care system and landed at adoption. In Season One we'll explore the complex journey, touching on subjects like welcoming newborns or older children into your home, resiliency through loss ...
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Formula One talk with ex professional racing driver, with the raw truth of behind the scenes of F1 and motor racing, also talks about adoption as an adopted child, and gives a man’s point of view on dating and relationships. Join Peter on his journey figuring it all out!
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Biblical Encouragement for Adoptive Parents Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Do you wish more than anything that your child would know Christ and just turn out ”OK”? Have you neglected yourself to the point that it’s taken a personal toll on you? Hi Neighbor! Welcome to Anchors of Encou ...
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The Forgotten Podcast

The Forgotten Initiative

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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!
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The Service Station

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services

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The Service Station is a podcast from the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. It's a one-stop shop to fill up on the department's programs and services that help hundreds of thousands of people every day in Riverside County. The public can learn more about our services at www.RivCoDPSS.org and on social media (@RivCoDPSS / Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube)
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(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to sp ...
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest cho ...
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**The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption** Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or like you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you ...
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Not So Normal Parenting

Wendy Gossett Personality Prodigy, Best Selling Author, Parenting Coach

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Are your kids staging a rebellion against the sanity in your home? Is your child a living puzzle you can’t understand? Are you craving insight into the minds of your adopted or step-children? There is a powerful way to learn how God designed them and how to guide them to their full potential while also learning about yourself so you can overcome negative patterns that are stealing your joy. Welcome to Not So Normal Parenting’ where we unravel the mysteries of family dynamics, from toddlers t ...
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Let's Talk Family Law

Let's Talk Family Law

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A family law podcast focusing on all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, support, division of assets, protection from abuse, alternative family issues, adoption, grandparents' rights, property agreements, child support and others. Please contact our office at 610.272.5555 if you have any questions.
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Curtieecool's Podcasts Dealing with A Narcissistic Adopted Grandmother Patricia Robinson out in Moreno Valley, CA. TELLING MY LIFETIME TRUE STORY, all about an adopted grandmother, how she abused the baby's mother, my daughter, me as the father, and how this narcissist adopted Grandmother Patricia Robinson out in Moreno Valley, CA abused the system and how she run and hide out all over California scamming the system, I talk about the true meaning of a real true father who wanted to be a fath ...
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No Kontempt— Benjamin Pace. The purpose and goal of this podcast to is to build up people and to minister to God’s sheep 🐑 Jesus is real, and He has the fire of love in His eyes for you. He does not see as people see, but His eyes pierce flesh and bone to see the value of every man, woman, and child. He has no contempt for you, and He does not want you to have contempt for any.
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"Hard-hitting and heart-warming" the imPERFECTly emPOWERed® podcast, rated in the top 2% of health & fitness podcasts worldwide, will equip you to revitalize body and soul with expert health, home, family, and fitness advice. An avid lover of coffee and Jesus (not in that order), Ahna Fulmer is the founder and CEO of Early Morning Habit™, a premier virtual program helping busy women rise well with a morning routine that starts each day with God’s Word and a workout while offering hope to a c ...
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Learn about the souls incarnating now and what you can do to welcome them and help them. Explore fertility and parenting from a perspective of sovereignty, soul purpose, soul embodiment and co-creation. Hosted by Alaya. More info: Vibrationalchild.com and AlayaOshira.com.
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Welcome to the Adopt Well Podcast! We are an educational community for anyone touched by adoption. Each episode exists to educate and encourage. We know that adopting well is a lifelong mission. It means learning from those around us - adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We’re never going to be perfect and that’s ok. But, anything worth doing is worth doing well. No matter how you’re touched by adoption, we are glad you're here.
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What *really* gets people to take action for the planet? Environmental engineer and designer, Katie Patrick, takes you on a wild intellectual journey into the heart of the environmental psyche, exploring the latest evidence-based behavioral science you can use to get more people to adopt your climate or environmental campaign. Get Katie's secret climate action design tips and indie/hacker startup insights for making it happen at https://helloworlde.com/actiontips. Warning: For deep sustainab ...
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Smart Justice covers the pursuit of better outcomes in incarceration, foster care, and community collaboration on justice system issues. Website: http://smartjustice.org Support: https://smartjustice.supercast.com
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Welcome to the "Wait, I'm adopted?" Podcast. In this Podcast we explore some of the commonly asked questions, stigmas, biggest fears and other unexpected parts of adoption through the lens of an internationally adopted child.
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The Essentials for Adoption Attuned Parenting

Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC

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The Essentials for Adoption Attuned Parenting explores how parents can best relate and connect to their adopted child. Join Growing Intentional Families Together Coaches to discover tips and tools using Adoption Attuned Parenting and build a strong foundation for your adoptive family.
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If Vangelis and Yanni had adopted a child in the mid-'80s and named that child after that most magical of famine-fighting superheroes, this would be that child in adult configuration. Groove box guru Bono's Mullet makes background music for the day-glo dreamerz and free-wheeling freakz of Planet Rock who still haven't found what they're looking for because the damn streets don't have any names.
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In this adoption podcast, a group of adopters talk to each other about their experiences - from the first steps to post-adoption support. No one knew each other before the recording but within moments it will be like listening to old friends talk. They laugh together, they cry together. To find out more about adopting with the National Adoption Service, you can: Follow us @nas_cymru and @nationaladoptionservice Contact us adoptcymru.com
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My name is Andres, and as an adoptee, I created The Adoption Door to help people understand the experience a little bit more. I am building a community around this concept because people have a lot of questions and answers regarding this topic, and I hope to share other people's stories with anyone who wants to hear what they have to say. Because this topic has so many facets, there is a lot to learn. It's all about helping each other. Hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Your pregnant sister-in-law was a wild child growing up and suffers addiction. Would adopting her baby disrupt your family life? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every w…
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Lisa and Amber Reynolds (our Director of Communications) chat about the challenges of parenting a young child struggling with mental illness. Amber shares candidly about what she wishes she had done differently, how her son’s mental illness affected her health, and how she’s overcoming blocked care. As an Enneagram 8, Amber loves advocating well fo…
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This is the story of Dylan Scanlon who was found with his mother's medication in his system after his death, but he was also covered in bruises. WARNING: The details of this case that are discussed within this video may be very explicit. The material contained in this video is intended for educational purposes. If you would like to show your suppor…
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Hello and welcome to this edition of conversations from the A&F network. In this episode I catch up with Kinship carer and researcher Michelle Hall, she is looking at the issue of contact between kinship carers and birth parents for her PhD. Michelle highlights the ongoing and complex challenges that can be present and shares the experiences of tho…
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Join Family Law Partner Skip Persick as he guides you through the maze of child support calculations in Pennsylvania. In this podcast episode, Skip breaks down the complexities of the state's child support system, making it accessible and understandable for everyone involved. Skip provides resources and tips for how to calculation including how to …
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There are diversions in the church, and then there are Christian tabloid diversions to keep us up to date on the diversions. We were asked about a certain occurrence playing out at a men's conference in Springfield, Missouri, hoping we could explain the general messed-uppedness of whatever happened there. This opens up a different conversation abou…
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When bail reforms free violent offenders and risk others' safety, how can we uphold justice while safeguarding victims? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If y…
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On today's episode, we will conclude this 2 part series and talk about parenting children with attachment disorders. We will cover 6 key points to helping foster children feel safe and secure, comforted and supported, connected, experience consistency, feel encouraged and help you as the foster parent maintain boundaries in the foster home. All of …
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This episode originally aired on December 22, 2020, episode 8 ::: I love love love talking about self-compassion for two main reasons. #1- Self-Compassion is solidly anchored in the relational neurosciences- and you know how much I love...and need...for things to be anchored in science. #2- Self-compassion has tenacity. There's no way out. Self-com…
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BREAKING NEWS: Adrian Newey leaving Red Bull! Why do I have a feeling he's going to Ferrari with Lewis Hamilton!!?? We are going back at the glorious Miami Grand Prix, things are heating up and can Sergio Perez get one over on Max Verstappen? He's got a good chance! Ferrari and McLaren are looking to make some progress so they could really take on …
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In this episode, we delve into the age-old debate of nature versus nurture and its impact on our temperament. Discover the findings of an eighty-year Harvard happiness study, revealing that 50% of our happiness capacity is determined by our temperament, which is set at birth. Despite this, we often focus on changing our circumstances rather than ac…
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Show notes for this episode can be found at dawnbaggett.com. >>>For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms Facebook group here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group >>>To apply for private post-adoption coaching click here: https://dawnbaggett.com/page/waitlist >>>To hear more be sure to follow t…
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College protests are sweeping across the country - over 1,400 protesters arrested so far. Youth power and student power gained force in the 1970s, beginning with the Vietnam protests. Shall we leave it up to the liberal colleges and -student power- to change the world-- Or are we surrendering to chaos and revolution----This program includes---1. Th…
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How do we trust God when everything looks so wrong? How do we hold onto hope when our world is falling apart? Join Becky and Julie as they discuss how to have resilient hope when life unravels. Julie Sunne book: Sometimes I Forget Julie Sunne writes about finding real hope amid life’s real struggles. Her own struggles include enduring multiple misc…
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Let's begin by acknowledging a fundamental truth: there are no bad children. Each child exhibits behaviours as a means of survival within their unique environment. In the case of foster or adopted children, many have endured profoundly traumatic pasts, resulting in complex behavioural issues. However, at their core, they are children who, like any …
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A short one today, this is the breakdown and timetable of the podcast going forward, there's an episode 5 days a week - Mon - Fri. Every Monday and Friday is about motor racing, and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is dating, goals, vitamins and health and general banter! Website: www.thepeterwalshshow.com Contact: peter@thepeterwalshshow.com…
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This is the story of Maddox Lawrence who was already fighting for her life when one day her father decided her time had come. WARNING: The details of this case that are discussed within this video may be very explicit. The material contained in this video is intended for educational purposes. If you would like to show your support for A Wicked Worl…
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Has the time finally come for the states to fight off the tyranny of Washington, D.C.-- Would they ever do it-- Kevin Swanson interviews Matthew Trewhella on the role of the lesser magistrates in resisting tyranny from higher magistrates. This may come in handy when Christians are subjected to persecution at the hands of the pro-homosexual federal …
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Have you ever considered being a foster parent but thought that it was just too hard? You need to listen to this podcast with a group of experienced foster parents sharing the joys of being a foster parent. In this episode, we discuss: Why did you become a foster parent? We talk a lot about the challenges of fostering because we want people to go i…
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When Danielle and Paige were ready to grow their family, they knew the route of a traditional sperm bank wasn't right for them. They went to great lengths to find a known donor by tapping into their own network and doing a TON of legwork. After walking that path themselves, they decided to create The Seed Scout to help other families who were looki…
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Do you feel like you are parenting a unicorn? Does it ever seem like they are the H CH Cr dog in a dog park of golden doodles? Or maybe I just described how you feel? Some personality types are rare, making up only .05% of the population! These lovely souls often go around feeling insecure because they feel like something is wrong with them since t…
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Quite a lot can happen in 63 years of popular culture.--We trace the movement from sustainable folk culture to decadence to despair on this edition of the program - beginning with Johnny Horton and ending with Taylor Swift. But why does a post-Christian culture end in suicide and despair so quickly. The book of 2 Peter offers a clue.- --This progra…
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ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Join us on our newest podcast episode with Diana Chaloux-LaCerte, co-CEO of HitchFit Online Personal Training. From her rock bottom moment to clinching the title of a world champion fitness athlete, Diana's journey is a testament to the power of sheer will and the right mindset. Our conversation doesn't just skim the surface; we…
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What challenges can the ocean help us meet, and what must we do to safeguard its treasures? The Underworld author Susan Casey dives deep for answers here! What We Discuss with Susan Casey: The ocean plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and serves as the largest carbon sink on the planet, making its preservation essential for mitig…
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We believe that overcoming blocked care is best in community. In this episode, we explore the power of community and compassion in the journey of foster care and adoption. Kayla North generously shares her experiences of blocked care and how support, self-care, and practical strategies can lead to resilience and healing. They also talk about how mo…
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Is it possible to feel better even if your child’s behavior doesn’t change? Even if the stress doesn’t change? Theoretically, yes. Your chronic watchdog or possum state means you are in chronic protection mode. Is it possible to shift out of protection mode before the chaos in your life changes? That’s exactly what we address in today’s episode! In…
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Today we are in front of a Tik Tok audience and my word, we have the monthly whacky dating stories of April 2024, from a girl looking for sympathy when she cheats on her boyfriend, to people thinking tinder and not matching is the end of the world, this is part 1 Website: www.thepeterwalshshow.com Contact: peter@thepeterwalshshow.com…
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Treat your mom today with jewelry as vibrant and resilient as she is. Now up to 25% off for a limited time! Because moms do it all, their jewelry should too! https://shop.analuisa.com/vd-awickedworld This is the story of Alfie Lamb who was crushed by a car seat, due to the actions of his mothers boyfriend. WARNING: The details of this case that are…
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Nobody starts working in the foster care system because they think it’s going to be easy. The truth is, despite how deeply fulfilling a career in this field can be—it can also feel stressful and discouraging at times. For both new and experienced workers, it’s easy to feel defeated and wonder if the work you’re doing is enough. If there’s anyone wh…
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Which is worse - violating a minor campaign finance rule or breaking God's law by committing adultery-- Certain of Donald Trump's sexual sins and divorces are well known, but is any of this consistently overlooked by conservatives and Christians-- Should they be overlooked-- God wasn't happy with David's adultery with Bathsheba, and this actually t…
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This episode shows how a racing driver's death impacts race drivers, how it can easily happen and what does a race driver go through!!?? Plus, Red Bull replace Gasly with Albon, is this going to pay off!!?? Why change mid-season, this almost never happens! This episode we look at Albon's 1st race at Spa, Belgium. Website: www.thepeterwalshshow.com …
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Question: My husband and I have been matched with a mom expecting twins any day now. One topic that was a particular stress point for us that we found difficult finding resources on was the logistics of flying/traveling with a true newborn, let alone two, and handling the waiting period for ICPC (Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children). W…
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Have you ever said something out of anger or frustration? If you answered 'yes' I invite you to listen to this encore episode of Anchors of Encouragement, where I’ll share how you can get rid of your frustrations without saying a word. Hi Neighbor, I would like to share with you a special encore episode where we’ll circle back to the beginning and …
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Today’s guest, Lisa was born in England in 1970 and was adopted at six weeks of age into a family who had already adopted a son. Lisa’s family moved to Australia when she was two years old and the family grew to include a biological daughter. Lisa’s story of reunion spans decades, two continents and is a testament to her determination, resilience a…
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In this episode, we address the fears and anxieties that accompany the decision to adopt. Join us for a compassionate conversation, providing reassurance and guidance to prospective parents as they navigate the path to building their family. Support the Show. Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to like, share, subscr…
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We're back in the same room after a year online. Consequently, we're a little giddy but get ourselves on track and discuss the CVAA strategy update that we were attending in that London. We ask the question that many prospective adopters ask, RAA or VAA? Then we unpick adopter sufficiency, PP+, the three year rule and more. Here's a link to the new…
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Kevin Swanson and Adam McManus address how difficult it has become to parent children in our world today. The world is doing badly, with many children spending over eight hours every day in online entertainment. Christians should have a purpose outside of video games and movies, redeeming the time, for the days are evil.--This program includes---1.…
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Your brother's never-ending barrage of goat-related songs, text messages, and references has your family concerned. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you w…
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This episode originally aired on September 20th, 2022 Another important piece of understanding what is underneath your child's big, baffling behaviors is the Stress Response System. Our Stress Response System plays a huge role in our children's behaviors and also how we perceive those behaviors. In this episode, you’ll learn: What stress is and how…
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