Fostering Change
By Rob Scheer
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Comfort Cases founder Rob Scheer hosts this inspiring show about how communities can come together to bring dignity and hope to children in the foster care system. Guests will include former youth in foster care, foster parents, celebrities touched by the foster care system, child welfare advocates, and everyday people working to improve the lives of kids in care. Rob brings a sense of positivity and humor to his conversations. If you have a story to tell as it relates to foster care or any questions, please email fosteringchange@comfortcases.org. And please follow Comfort Cases @comfortcases.
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This Award-Winning Record Producer Becomes a CASA to Support Youth in Foster Care - Benny Grinberg
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May 14, 2024 |
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An unflinching portrait of shattered families, desperation, and determination
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May 07, 2024 |
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How Children and families affected by conditions such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can benefit from exposure to farms and farm animals
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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From Rock Bottom to Bringing a Family Together Again: A Foster Care Success Story with Jackie Polk
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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A Foster Care Journey and How Change Must Happen to the Broken System
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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The Importance of Talking About “Reunification” for Youth in Foster Care - A New Visit from Charell Star
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Creating a Warm and Safe Space for Children Transitioning into Foster Care
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Keeping Marriage Alive and a Strong as a Family with Adoptive Children
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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An Unlikely Journey to Parenthood Through America’s Broken Foster Care System with Mark Daley
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Feeling Wanted, Love & Safe: Stories to Change the Lives of Children in Foster Care… FOR THE BETTER!
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Parents: Today we Give you “Permission to Rest”!
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Bananas Foster: Making a positive impact, and spreading joy throughout the foster care community to inspire others
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Adopting Through Foster Care: What to Consider, and Why it May Change Your Life for Good!
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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A Coming-Of-Age Story of Tenacity, Hope and Impact!
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Lifting Each Other Up to Make the World a Better Tomorrow for Youth in Foster Care
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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A Truly Corporately Responsible Organization and How they Support Youth in Foster Care
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Changing the Narrative: Questions About Race & Other Challenges a Single Black Father Who Adopts & Fosters Children of Various Races Faces
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Exploring the Passion in Being a Resilient Caregiver
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Steps to Youth Can Take to Overcome Bullying
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Overcoming the Challenges of Youth Exiting Foster Care
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Zion Clark: Learning to Leverage Struggles to Survive and Thrive at the Highest Levels
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Becoming “Indomitable” and Fixing the Flaws in the Foster Care System
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Helping Youth Who are Aging Out of the Foster Care System
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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What We Can Do To Ensure that Youth in Foster Care Succeed in Life!
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Experience a Truly Good Human: A NICU Nurse Adopts the Teen Mom of Triplets
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Talking Practical Support for Becoming a Foster Parent & More with Laura Foster Parent Partner
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Making a Difference in Kids Lives Through Trauma-Informed Services with All Star Children’s Foundation.
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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TODD PARR TALKS ABOUT HIS RECENT CHILDRENS BOOK "THE MONSTER MAC AND CHEESE PARTY" & MORE!
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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“Best of Season 4”What Needs to Change in the Foster Care System - Cody Renegar
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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“Best of Season 4” We Talk About The Secret to Happiness: GIVING With Gideon Bernstein
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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"Best of Season 4" A Transracially Adopted Person Shares Her Life Experiences: April Dinwoodie
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Best of Season 4: Inspiring Youth Through Literacy and Community Action Stacy Huston - SixDegrees.org
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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“Best of Season 4” The Issues Youth Aging Out of Foster Care and What is Being Done
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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“Best of Season 4:” Turn 2 Foundation’s Sharlee Jeter Shares How Youth Can Reach Their Full Potential
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Best of Season 4: Growing up Homeless and in Foster Care and Rise to Become a Nationally Renowned Advocate for Child Welfare
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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An Inspirational “Best of Season 4” Interview: Lauren Ruotolo, advocate for women and the disabled
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Best of Season 4: Kenisha Anthony - Living Life Despite Barriers
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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Best of Season 4: Helping Children Make a Unique Contribution to the World with Childhelp’s Michael Medoro
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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“Best of Season 4”: Hustling With Heart – How Mike Thorne is Helping Others Find Their Personal Trust Communities
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Best of Season 4 | Damon Davis shares his journey through life as an adoptee to becoming an adoptive parent himself
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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BEST OF SEASON 4: Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis
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Jun 06, 2023 |
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How Amerigroup DC is Supporting and Providing Resources for the Foster Care Community
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May 30, 2023 |
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A Transracially Adopted Person Shares Her Life Experiences: April Dinwoodie, Episode 181
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May 23, 2023 |
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Helping Children Find Their Forever Families
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May 16, 2023 |
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Inspiring Youth Through Literacy and Community Action Stacy Huston - SixDegrees.org
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May 09, 2023 |
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The Issues Youth Aging Out of Foster Care and What is Being Done
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May 02, 2023 |
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Elevating the Awareness That Thousands of Parents Cannot Provide DIAPERS for their Babies
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Turn 2 Foundation’s Sharlee Jeter Shares How Youth Can Reach Their Full Potential
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Legal and Financial Planning to Support Families and Youth (before they enter Foster Care)
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Enriching the Lives of Children Growing Up in the Foster Care System
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Hustling With Heart: How Mike Thorne is Helping Others Find Their Personal Trust Communities
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Helping Children Make a Unique Contribution to the World: Childhelp’s Michael Medoro
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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A Discussion About How the Pandemic Affected the Lives of Youth in Foster Care
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Growing up Homeless and in Foster Care and Rise to Become a Nationally Renowned Advocate for Child Welfare
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Learning to Live with “Grace and Empathy”
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Nolapapa Dispels the One Sided View of the Stereotypical American Family
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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A Very Special Valentine’s Day Episode: Rob Scheer Interviews his Son, Makai
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Kenisha Anthony - Living Life Despite Barriers
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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National Miss Curvy 2022, Angelina Blare says: “Be the Change You Wish to See.”
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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From Chaos to Clarity with Marci Hopkins
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Dave Silbert's So What Else - Youth Development and Hunger Relief Non-Profit
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Emily Chang Joins Rob Scheer to Discuss Social Legacy, and How to Lead With Authentic Purpose.
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Debbie Riley, Discussing Mental Health Services for the Foster Care and Adoption Communities
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Lauren Ruotolo, Inspirational Advocate for Women and the Disabled
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Damon Davis Shares His Journey Through Life as an Adoptee to Becoming an Adoptive Parent Himself
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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How this Child of Foster Care Grew Up to be a Wall Street Tycoon & a Proponent of Education and Philanthropy
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Actor, Author Mike Provenzano talks about giving back to youth in foster care
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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What Needs to Change in the Foster Care System - Cody Renegar
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Closing the Opportunity Gap with Rasie Bamigbade
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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On National Philanthropy Day We Talk About The Secret to Happiness: GIVING With Gideon Bernstein
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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The CEO of the National Council for Adoption shares how they advocate for positive adoption experiences
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis Shares his Journey on the Season 4 Premiere of Fostering Change
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Best of “Fostering Change” Season 3 | Rosie Wainwright
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Best of “Fostering Change” Season 3 | Mindy Henderson - The Truth About Things That Suck
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Best of “Fostering Change” Season 3 | Anthony Trucks
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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How a blanket can bring a SMILE to a child in Foster Care Jessica Rudolph
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Justin & Alexis Black: How to Foster Kids Beat the Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness and Love
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Giovanna Ventola Discusses How Kids See Books as a Mirror in their Own Lives
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Empowering children to be caring, confident and resilient: Slumberkins
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Rick Ornelas - Creating Purpose: Fostering Change Episode 144
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Tony Hynes, Center for Adoption Support (CASE) / Fostering Change Episode 143
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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From an Abusive Home to Advocate for Foster Care Reform
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | CCAI Foster Youth Internship ® Program
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Fostering Change Podcast: Harvey Gallagher- Campaigning for youth in foster care and foster agencies
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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A Dedicated Shopping Experience for Youth in Foster Care at The Twig
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Joseph Toles
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Keri Vellis
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Jodi Grinwald
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Jen Lilley
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Mindy Henderson
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Shenandoah Chefalo
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | York Bradshaw
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Susan Silverman
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Marcy Bursac
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May 31, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Brittany Cruikshank and Nancy Molenda
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May 24, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Kate Trambitskaya
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May 17, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Rita Soronen
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May 10, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Leigh Anne Tuohy
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May 03, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Audra O’Neil
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Richard Valenza
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Chris Simonsen
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Julie & David Bulitt
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Einat Nathan
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Anthony Trucks
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Brittany Burcham
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Foster Nation & Kate Somerville Skincare
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Maggy Krell
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Kristina Lowenstein
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | John & Jack Barlow
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Deborah Koenigsberger
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Jamerika Haynes
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Leslie Gang
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Jennifer Perry
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Jessica Jasurda
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Fostering Change | Johnny & Becki Agar
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Rob Scheer and Dr. Gail Saltz discuss: R.A.D: Reactive Attachment Disorder, and other mental health issues
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Misty Parks
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Rosie Wainwright
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Laura Singer
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Pam Wilis
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Amanda Wall
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Jodi Meltzer
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Charell Star
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Joanna Johnson
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Dad's Episode | Revisited
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Caroline Boudreaux
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Dr Bruce Perry Recap
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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Fostering Change | Season 2 Recap | Rita Soronen
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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Episode 99 : Sharane Calister
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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Episode 98 : Dr. Suzie Friedman
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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Episode 97 : Angela Quijada-Banks
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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Episode 96 : Kimberly Raff
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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Episode 95 : Dr. John DeGarmo
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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Episode 94 : Dave Armstrong
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Episode 93 : Cody Mayo
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Episode 92 : Jay Rosenthal
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Episode 91 : Garon Wade
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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Episode 90 : Jen Lilley
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Episode 89 : Janet Lawless Christ
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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Episode 88 : Dr. Bruce Perry
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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Episode 87 : Dave Simnick
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Episode 86 : Sharlee Jeter
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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Episode 85 : Glen Henry and Robert Selby
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Episode 84 : Matthew Everitt
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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Episode 83 : Jeanne & Gideon Bernstein
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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Episode 82 : Connie Going
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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Episode 81 : Daniel Hall
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May 25, 2021 |
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Episode 80 : Rita Soronen
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May 18, 2021 |
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Episode 79 : Comfort Cases UK
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May 11, 2021 |
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Episode 78 : Richard Krulik
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May 04, 2021 |
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Episode 77 : Willy Bolander
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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Episode 76 : Kyle Tolstyka
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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Episode 75 : Mike Deeney
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 7 : Jessica Stern
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 6 : Ben Higgins
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 5 : Caroline Boudreaux
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 4: Sackcloth & Ashes Part 2 of 2
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 3: Sackcloth & Ashes Part 1 of 2
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 2: Discover Your Path
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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Season 2 Episode 1: Introduction to Fostering Change
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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Episode 67: Fall Forward Radio
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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Episode 66: Siblings Stephanie and Beatriz
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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Episode 65: The Scheer Family
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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Episode 64: The Forgotten Adoption Option with Marcy Bursac
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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Episode 63: Redefining Normal with Alexis and Justin Black - Part 2
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Nov 09, 2020 |
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Episode 62: Transracial Adoption with April Dinwoodie
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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Episode 61: From Foster Care to the NFL with Gaelin Elmore
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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Episode 60: Life from Scratch with Sasha Martin
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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Episode 59: Dr. John DeGarmo of the Foster Care Institute
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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Episode 58: Quay Bowen, Foster Care Survivor
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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Episode 57: Foster Boy with Jay Paul Deratany
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Episode 56: Connect Our Kids with Jennifer Jacobs and Jessica Stern
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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Episode 55: #KidsHelpingKids with Joe Davis
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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Episode 54: Redefining Normal with Alexis and Justin Black
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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Episode 53: Foster Strong with Keri Richmond
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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Episode 52: Rob's Son Alex Abernathy
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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Episode 51: Foster Strong with Ivymarie Washington
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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Episode 50: Comfort Cases Ambassador Bryanna Williams
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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Episode 49: Smirna Savino
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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Episode 48: Foster Strong - Lino Martinez
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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Episode 47: Robert Selby from DADS
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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Episode 46: 'From Place to Place' with Matt Anderson
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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Episode 45: Arizona Helping Hands CEO Dan Shufelt
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Jun 22, 2020 |
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Episode 44: Foster Mom & Author Keri Vellis
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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Episode 43: A Conversation about Racism with LaTasha Watts
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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Episode 42: Jamerika Haynes
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Episode 41: Carolyn Aronson
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May 26, 2020 |
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Episode 40: Keri Richmond
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May 19, 2020 |
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Episode 39: Terrica Smith
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May 12, 2020 |
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Episode 38: COVID-19 and Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
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May 05, 2020 |
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Episode 37: Leigh Anne Tuohy
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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Episode 36: Discover Your Path Tour Recap with Noah Ehlert
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Episode 35: Companies Giving Back with Emily Blumenthal
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Episode 34: Fabian Tolan's Story
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Episode 33: How the COVID-19 Crisis Is Impacting Youth in Foster Care
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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Episode 32: Dr. Amelia Franck Meyer
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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Episode 31: Visiting Group Homes with Noah Ehlert
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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Episode 30: Shenandoah Chefalo, Author of "Garbage Bag Suitcase"
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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Episode 29: CASA and Foster Mom Brittany Burcham
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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Episode 28: The 6th Annual Comfort Cases Gala
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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Episode 27: Becoming Foster Parents with Jess and Britt
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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Episode 26: Discover Your Path with Noah Ehlert - Part 2
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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Episode 25: About that viral used suitcases post...
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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Episode 24: Advocacy and Impact
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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Episode 23: Foster Parent Recruiter Kate Davenport, LSCW-C
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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Episode 22: A Look Ahead to 2020
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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Episode 21: Monica Pantoja, Nsoro Educational Foundation
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Dec 24, 2019 |
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Episode 20: LaTasha Watts and The Purple Project
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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Episode 19: Noah Ehlert's Discover Your Path Tour
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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Episode 18: Reece Scheer
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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Episode 17: Marathon Packing Party with Markia Chambers
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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Episode 16: Adoptive Dads Steve and Rob Anderson
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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Episode 15: Adoptions Together founder Janice Goldwater
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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Episode 14: Carlotta Taylor
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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Episode 13: Maureen Flatley
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Oct 21, 2019 |
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Episode 12: Writing "A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time"
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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Episode 11: Kimberly Raff
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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Episode 10: Rob talks 'Dads' and 'Vacations of the Brave'
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Sep 30, 2019 |
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Episode 9: Elaine & Nina Keltz
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Sep 24, 2019 |
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Episode 8: Barry Farmer
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Sep 17, 2019 |
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Episode 7: Whitney Gilliard
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Sep 10, 2019 |
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Episode 6: Connie Going
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Sep 03, 2019 |
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Episode 5: Jill Latchana
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Aug 27, 2019 |
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Episode 4: Comfort Cases Junior Ambassador Aryonna Martin
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Aug 20, 2019 |
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Episode 3: No More Trash Bags
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Aug 06, 2019 |
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Episode 2: Interview with Sonia Granados
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Jul 30, 2019 |
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Episode 1: Introduction
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Jul 16, 2019 |