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37 minutes
English
United States
18 episodes
since Aug. 15, 2022
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Send a text We're diving into an incredibly important topic in today's day and age - Navigating social media and other internet technologies, with a special emphasis on fostering digital safety for our foster youth. We'll be discussing the legal rights of youth in foster care regardi…

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Send a text Caregivers will be equipped with the necessary tools to engage in conversations with the youth in their care about sexuality and sex education that goes beyond prevention and instead focuses on liberation, all within a secure and receptive environment that encourages openness. Guest on …
Send a text This episode will give caregivers of indigenous youth a new understanding of how to help indigenous youth in care who've experienced abuse and/or commercial sexual exploitation and how to support them.  Indigenous youth in care are a vulnerable population, we will discuss ways to p…
Send a text This episode will explore how caregivers can support the mental health of youth in foster care through the eyes of a former foster youth, Elyzabeth.  She tells the story of her mental health journey and entering new homes and what would’ve made her feel more safe, comfortable, and welc…
Send a text This episode will explore how caregivers can support the mental health of youth in foster care, access Medi-Cal mental health services, and how to advocate for their youth in care to get the services they require.  Guests on the show: Nancy Netherland, mother and advocate for her two da…
Send a text In this episode we will explore the experiences of youth in care who faced the challenges of homelessness and teen pregnancy, and discover new ways of support. Maria will join us to share her story of both struggles and victories. Her journey will shed light on what it truly means to pr…
Send a text This episode will bring the perspective of a caregiver currently fostering a neurodivergent, transgender male youth in care. Joyce opens up about her experience in guiding a conversation about her youth's menstrual cycle. A conversation that led to trust and open communication in t…
Send a text Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive subjects, including abuse and child sexual exploitation. Please exercise discretion while listening. Episode Description:  This episode will give caregivers a new understanding of what youth in care who've experienced abuse and/or c…
Send a text Today we’ll hear from a former foster youth on how learning about her Indigenous roots could have helped her during her pregnancy. Tune in for a compelling and insightful discussion on empowering Indigenous youth in foster care through cultural connection. Guests on the show: Tamar: For…
Send a text Dorothy gets support from care service specialist Faye Holmes, who tells her it's all right to put the laundry off another week and call a friend. We all need to be kind to ourselves during this holiday season. We also hear from two of Dorothy's foster youth about how they wan…
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