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Adopting an Older Child with TEDx Speaker Hilary Crowley
Season 3 Episode 1
In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, I sit down with Hilary Crowley — foster-to-adopt mom, holistic health practitioner, energy healer, TEDx speaker, and author of The Power of Energy Med…
Published on 9 hours ago
Hey Fam! Quick Catch Up on the show!
Season 2 Episode 15
Life's a wild ride, isn't it? Kind of like fostering and adopting, which is the heart and soul of our podcast, From Foster to Forever. We dive into the ups and downs of non-traditional families, shar…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Mentorship: The Power of Being a Big Brother or Sister
Season 2 Episode 14
Dennis DJ Quinn joins Rachel to share some seriously heartwarming wisdom from his years of mentoring through the Big Brother program. Right off the bat, he dives into the real deal about what it’s li…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Too Autistic for Dance Class? Not Here!
Season 2 Episode 13
In continuation of our celebration of Autistic voices, we're diving deep into the world of dance and neurodiversity with Amanda Trisdale and Leta Rundell, the dynamic duo behind the Autistic Wings Da…
Published on 8 months ago
Neurodiversity, Special Needs and Foster Care with Christopher Wyatt
Season 2 Episode 12
Today’s chat dives deep into the nitty-gritty of parenting while navigating the complexities of autism and ADHD. Our guest, Christopher Wyatt, shares his personal journey of becoming a foster parent,…
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Educational Rights & Trauma Informed Parenting with Sharon Dunlevy
Season 2 Episode 11
Sharon Dunleavy joins Rachel in this enlightening episode to shed some serious light on the critical role of educational advocacy for kids in foster care. With around 20,000 youth aging out of the sy…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
Hair Care for Black Kids: Tips for White Parents from Terria Roushun
Season 2 Episode 10
Terria Roushun joins me today to dive into the heart of hair care and its cultural significance, especially for transracial adoptive parents of Black children. She emphasizes that caring for a child'…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Transforming Lives Through Foster Care: A Conversation with Dr. John DeGarmo
Season 2 Episode 9
Rachel Fulginiti sits down with Dr. John DeGarmo, a powerhouse in the world of foster care and adoption, to dig into the importance of providing every child with a forever family. Dr. DeGarmo shares …
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
From Cancer Survivor to Mom: Heather Keller's Adoption Journey
Season 2 Episode 8
Actress and cancer survivor Heather Keller joins us today, sharing her inspiring journey as a foster-to-adopt mom in a transracial family. Heather shares what led her to fostering and how she managed…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Family Dynamics: Therapist Jeanette Yoffe on the unique needs of adopted children
Season 2 Episode 7
Jeanette Yoffe dives deep into the complexities of foster care and adoption in this enlightening chat. As an adult adoptee, she shares her personal experiences, revealing how her journey through the …
Published on 10 months ago