Episode 13: Teen Speak
Did you know that 1 in 10 teens say that they don’t have a trusted adult that they can turn to? The Utah Department of Health Family and Youth Outreach are seeking to change that statistic. This mont...
7 Juli 202128min
1st Anniversary Episode
“Supporting a child and their family in reunification is a selfless and loving gift that foster parents offer to thousands of families every year. You’re not just fostering reunification, you’re foste...
14 Juni 202132min
Episode 11: Utah’s Child Welfare Landscape
May is National Foster Care month! Join with us in honoring our most valuable resource: Foster Parents. This month’s podcast focuses on where Utah’s welfare system has come from, and the positive dire...
4 Maj 202129min
Episode 10: Communicating on the Spectrum
**UPDATE** We received some valuable feedback from members of the Autistic community that we wanted to share. The puzzle piece and color blue are no longer symbols the community recognizes. The new s...
7 Apr 202131min
Episode 9: Words Matter
Words have weight. Words matter. By choosing sensitive language, we can positively influence both mental health and self-image of youth in foster care. With guests China Darrington and Terra Cooper. ...
2 Mars 202130min
Episode 8: Mindful Self-Compassion
Foster parents are often caring, compassionate people who want to improve the lives of children. But too often, they don’t extend that same compassion to themselves. Professionals Dr. Jennifer Ayres a...
8 Feb 202133min
Episode 7: Resiliency in the New Year
What is resiliency and how can you foster it in your children? Studies have shown you need more than a positive mental attitude to truly become resilient. Listen as two local foster moms and local res...
8 Feb 202133min
Episode 6: Navigating the Holidays with Trauma
Trauma, grief, loss, and uncertainty can make what is meant to be a joy-filled season, a sometimes triggering and painful one. Our friends Dan and Hope from Hope & Healing Child and Family Counseling ...
2 Dec 202029min
