The "F" Word: Foster Care
From Families' Anchor, join us as we navigate through the Child Welfare system. Hear stories from parents, Parent Navigators, service providers, attorneys, judges, the Department, family & friends, foster parents, and more. Come be part of the positive conversation and change of Child Welfare to a family well-being system.
Episodes
18 episodes
Foster Parent Perspective: Sasha's Story
Welcome back to The "F" Word: Foster Care! We are back after a long year and half! We welcomed a new baby into our family, had a house flood and are finally back on track and excited to lift more voices. Enjoy this episo...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:14:34
Parent's Voice: Bobby Jo's Reunification Story
Welcome to The “F” Word: Foster Care! This week we continue our National Reunification Month celebration with Bobby Jo. Bobby Jo is a mother of 3 and she shares her reunification story and her new journey ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:02:43
Parent's Voice: Brittany's Reunification and Parent Partnership
We welcome Brittany, a mother of two beautiful boys, story of reunification and how she was able to partner with her Resource Parent (foster parent). Brittany's emotional story shares the ups and downs o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:00:05
Reunification Director: Samantha Walker
(We are delayed in getting our remaining Reunification Month episodes out)This week we welcome Samantha Walker, Reunification Director for Georgia Division of Family and Children's Services. We discuss reunifica...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:07
Parent's Perspective: Erin's Powerful Reunification Story
Erin is a mother of four beautiful children. She has lived experience as a parent with child welfare involvement. Her parental rights were terminated and then REINSTATED after a period of incarceration a...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:07:03
Parent's Perspective: Carmen Youth Mental Health Awareness
Carmen is the owner of Families Advocating for Voices of Resilience, Inc. (FAVOR) she is a mother of four and a grandmother of two. Through her experience being a mother of children living with serious emotional disorders...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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56:11
Parent's Voice: Mistin's Parenting Reunification Story
Mistin is a momma of three beautiful children. Her children were removed outside of her care. She shares her journey of finding her voice and sobriety. Sadly, not all parents have great representation. Many times...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:03:15
Child Abuse Prevention Month with Natalie Towns
!!!!Child Abuse Prevention Month 2021!!!!Join us today as we discuss what child abuse prevention truly is. Our guest today, Natalie Towns, shines a light on child abuse prevention, differe...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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44:26
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Parent's Perspective: Christina's Story of Parent Leadership
Christina is a mother with lived experience. She has three beautiful children ages 9, 7 and 4. Christina is a parent in leadership through her community and state. She is a member of the Georgia Parent Advisory Council t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:08:23
PART 2 Foster Parent Attachment: Crystal Casey
"I couldn't be a foster parent, I'm worried I'll get too attached"This week we end our conversation with Crystal Casey discussing more about attachment and working with the families of her foster children. Crystal, her hus...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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29:39
Foster Parent Attachment: Crystal Casey
"I couldn't be a foster parent, I'm worried I'll get too attached" Crystal Casey joins us this week to discuss her journey becoming a Foster Mom and why attachment is so important in foster care. Crystal, her husb...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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49:52
Attorney Ari Mathe Part 2
We continue our conversation with Attorney Ari Mathe in Part Two! She is a Child Welfare Law Specialist who represents children in the child welfare system. We talk about how child welfare is navigating COVID-19, advice, and how to ensur...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:19
Attorney Ari Mathe Part 1
We welcome, Ari Mathe to the conversation this week in TWO PARTS! She is a Child Welfare Law Specialist who represents children in the child welfare system. We talk about the different roles of child representation...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:20
Mini: Parent Advice on Visitation
We are excited to be back this week with a mini episode! Join our conversation as we discuss visitation. Advice during COVID-19, Zoom calls, in-person and home visitations. And how you can get the most out of them. We welcome Cas...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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22:33
Parent's Voice: Candace's Reunification Story
This week Candace joins us to discuss her reunification story. Candace is a Mother of 6 and she shares with us her highs and lows of Child Welfare, and how life has been post reunification. Welcome to the conversation!...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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36:04
Parent Partnership: Adams Family Story
This week we speak with John and Cassie Adams Foster Parents of the Year in their region, and parents of 4. We also welcome Dasha, a parent of two of the Adams' former foster youths. We talk about their reunificati...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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