foster homes

My guest is the founder of Forever Homes for Foster Kids and is a leading international authority on immigration issues and foster families. He is a proud Navy veteran, and has been featured on CNN International, Associated Press, ABC TV, WISH-TV, Costco Connections and The Washington Post. He is a columnist with Foster Focus Magazine and an international speaker. Richard was honored as a California Hero and has been translated for the United Nations. For three decades, his nonprofit has worked with government agencies across the country to find families for foster and immigrant children to create a permanent home. He is the bestselling author of the book, "Do No Harm" about the children’s separations at the Mexico-U.S. border from 2017 through 2021.

http://www.amazon.com/Do-No-Harm-Tragedy-Continues/dp/0981919952

http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Did you know that more than 100,000 children are currently in foster care, waiting for their forever homes? Dive into this conversation with Marcy Bursac on the intricacies and beauty of providing permanent families to children in foster care and learn how to create a comfortable home for your foster kid!

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• The Forgotten Adoption Option: What it is, its origin, and its goal
• An overview of the emotional process and requirements for adoption
• Why it’s important to let foster kids know about their past
• Helpful steps to determine readiness and compatibility in foster selection
• Essential measures to help foster kids settle in their new home

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Instant Family
• The Forgotten Adoption Option App
• The Forgotten Adoption Option by Marcy Bursac | Kindle and Paperback
• What to Know When You Adopt Through Foster Care by Marcy Bursac | Kindle and Paperback
• Are You a Forever Family? by Marcy Bursac | Kindle and Paperback

About Marcy Bursac
Marcy is a speaker, podcaster, social entrepreneur, and author. She is the CEO and the mind behind The Forgotten Adoption Option, a non-profit born out of her passion to advocate for foster care adoption. Recognizing the gap between aspiring adoptive parents and adoptable children in the United States, Marcy took action and authored a book titled "The Forgotten Adoption Option." This endeavor was extended to creating her podcast, "The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast," dedicated to shedding light on adoption-related topics.

Connect with Marcy

• Website: The Forgotten Adoption Option
• Podcast: The Forgotten Adoption Option Podcast | Spotify and Listen Notes 
• LinkedIn: Marcy Bursac, MA, MBA
• Facebook: Marcy Bursac (Marcy Schroeder)
• Instagram: @marcybursac
• Email: msbursac@gmail.com 

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When Alison and her husband discerned becoming foster parents, she knew it would be a challenge and even a bit chaotic at times. What she discovered was that motherhood changed her for the better, making her more peaceful, communicative, prayerful, and adaptable. 

This episode is sponsored by: Unbound, Unbound.org/Mother

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INTRODUCTION:

Cheyenne Mihko Kihêw (they/them) is a Two-Spirit Indigi-queer, born and raised in amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton). Inspired by their own lived experiences with meth addiction and street involvement in their teen years, Cheyenne has dedicated their life to community-based work. They were the first in their family to attend university, holding a BA in Sociology from MacEwan. Currently, they are the Community Liaison for Edmonton 2 Spirit Society, a role that affords them the privilege of incorporating many of their passions into their work and is supporting their own journey of cultural reclamation. Cheyenne is the current Two Spirit Warrior regional titleholder 2021/2022, alongside Rob Gurney. They are also the current Chair of the Board of Directors for Boyle Street Education Centre, their former high school to which they accredit much of their achievements. Cheyenne is unapologetic in their identity as a nêhiyaw, fat, and queer femme and lives loud and proud.

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INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE (But not limited to):

·      Cheyenne’s Story

·      Being Born Into Trauma

·      Using Crystal Meth As A Teenager

·      Are Your Drugs For Pleasure Or Pain?

·      Surviving Abusive Adoptive Parents

·      The Benefits Of Forgiveness 

·      The Benefits Of Chosen Family

·      The Toils Of Being A Homeless Youth

·      The Triflingness Of The Department Of Veteran’s Affairs

·      Freedom In Becoming An Emancipated Teen 

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Julie Ribley, executive director of CASA of East Central Wisconsin, and Jen Fodden, volunteer discuss a national effort which  protects abused and neglected children.

There are more than 1,000 CASA offices supporting more than 85,000 volunteers. These volunteers are trained and work alongside of a professional staff. Their work is regularly submitted to the Judge as careful consideration is given to the best interest of a child.

The national CASA website:  https://nationalcasagal.org/

The East Central Wisconsin site:  https://www.casaecw.org/

PATRICK MINER

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When we discuss family love, we refer to biological families by default. But what about foster family relationships? What does it take for them to succeed, and who suffers the most when they fail? On today's show, we welcome Regina Calcaterra, the co-author of Girl Unbroken and the memoir Etched in Sand. Regina shares how the bond between her four siblings--born of separate fathers and the same mentally ill mother--lasted through years of abuse, displacement, and movement into and out of the foster care system, to where they share healthy lives and relationships as adults.

And before we get to that, we discuss Ben's impending move to Portland, Oregon, for a stint in Portland Center Stage's world premiere of Astoria. How do he and his gf plan to weather the storm? How does Jax plan to run the show in his absence? What can listeners expect as we transition out of being a dating show and into becoming a relationship show? And what do we really want out of our lives between now and Ben's return?