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Letting Go of Control: Finding Strength and Security in Foster Care and Adoption 14:46

9h ago14:46

14:46

Struggling to steer through the unpredictable journey of foster care and adoption, I've often grappled with the need to keep a tight grip on every turn and decision. It's a road marked by both yearning and anxiety, where the desire for control often feels like the only seatbelt we have. Throughout our deeply personal conversation, I open up about h…

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The Art of Attachment with Trauma-Impacted Foster and Adopted Children 20:41

7d ago20:41

20:41

Every heart has the capacity for deep connections, but what happens when a child's early experiences have tarnished their ability to bond? Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as we navigate the tender journey of building bridges to attachment with foster children. In an exploration, we delve into the attachment cycle and how it paves the way for trust, safet…

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When We Face Trauma as Caregivers: Working on Wellness with Stefanie Armstrong 39:58

14d ago39:58

39:58

Discover the transformative power of nurturing both mind and body as Stefanie Armstrong, a respected mental health therapist and health coach, joins us to unravel the complex tapestry of parenting within the foster care and adoption. Together, we explore the profound ways in which wellness practices can anchor parents amidst the turbulent waters of…

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Strong Marriages for Parents in Foster Care and Adoption 33:00

21d ago33:00

33:00

Have you ever wondered how the strength of a marriage can be the bedrock for a nurturing family environment? Join me, Nicole T. Barlow, as I convene with the remarkable Jennifer Haines, who brings to the table a wealth of experience in blending biological and adoptive children into a harmonious family unit. We navigate the complexities of marriage …

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Tackling Stress in Foster Care & Adoption and Finding Time for Self Care 30:04

28d ago30:04

30:04

Struggling with stress is a familiar battle for many of us, but when you add the unique pressures of foster care and adoption into the mix, the weight can feel unbearable. That's why it's critical to prioritize self-care, not as an indulgence but as a vital necessity. Join me, Nicole T Barlow, as we unpack the reality of stress in the lives of fost…

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Embracing the Call: Faith's Role in Transforming Foster and Adoptive Parenthood 33:01

1M ago33:01

33:01

Embark on an extraordinary exploration of faith, resilience, and the transformative power of fostering and adoption with our special guest Mandie Summers. As a full-time missionary with the Jesus Film Project and a seasoned foster and adoptive parent, Mandie illuminates her journey and the pivotal role spirituality plays in navigating the complexit…

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Attachment Disorders in Foster and Adoptive Chilldren - Part 1 of 2 20:21

1M ago20:21

20:21

In this episode which is part 1 of a 2 part series, we talk about attachment disorders commonly observed in foster and adopted children. Attachment disorders relate to the bond children form with their primary caregiver right from birth, which significantly impacts their behavior. Children subjected to neglect, abuse, or abandonment often develop a…

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Nicole T Barlow- My Foster Care and Adoption Story 12:40

1M ago12:40

12:40

Hey there, welcome to "Foster Parent Well," the podcast where I dive deep into the real, raw, and rewarding world of foster care and adoption and talk about taking care of ourselves as we go. This isn't just any show; it's a personal journey, a collection of stories, and a community for anyone who's navigated or is curious about the maze of fosteri…

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Opening Doors, Opening Hearts- The need for more foster homes affects us all 21:57

1M ago21:57

21:57

Hey there, Foster Parent Well family! It's Nicole T Barlow here, and in this heart-to-heart episode, we're diving into a topic that's close to my heart and, I believe, crucial for our community: the need for more Christian foster and adoptive homes. It's just you and me today, and I'm eager to share some thoughts, stories, and maybe a little bit of…

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The Unseen Journey: Shifting the Hero Narrative in Foster and Adoption 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

Welcome to another episode of Foster Parent Well with Nicole T. Barlow. Today, we're diving deep with our special guest, Jennifer Haines, into the often-misunderstood narrative of foster and adoptive parenting. This episode, titled "The Unseen Journey: Shifting the Hero Narrative in Foster and Adoption," challenges the notion that foster and adopti…

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Foster Parent Well Trailer 1:37

2M ago1:37

1:37

Welcome to the Foster Parent Well Podcast Trailer with host, Nicole T Barlow– your gateway to a journey of endurance, resilience, and faith-filled parenting for foster and adoptive moms. Nicole invites you to delve into a series dedicated to empowering you to become the best version of yourself, enabling you to provide a loving and stable environme…

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Mental Health and Medication Decisions in Foster Care 13:19

2M ago13:19

13:19

In this episode, we are going to dive into a lesser-discussed aspect of foster care: the mental health diagnoses of the foster children and then the topic of medication. When you become a foster parent, you often have to navigate the often-overwhelming world of mental health care. I personally, know that I wasn't prepared for the level of complexit…

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Foster parents don't have enough support: What to do about it and how to not make the same mistakes I did as a foster parent. 23:55

3M ago23:55

23:55

There is a dire need for emotional support in the foster parent community – a need that often is neglected resulting in overwhelming isolation and unfortunate situations. I will be vulnerably sharing one of the hardest lessons I learned as a foster parent while fostering and how it impacted the emotional struggles I faced. This episode will cover t…

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Understanding and Overcoming Self-Sabotaging Behaviors in Foster Children 26:45

3M ago26:45

26:45

Join me today in an insightful edition of 'What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting' podcast, as we unravel the complexities of self-sabotaging behaviors prevalent among foster children. Dealing with challenging behaviors can seem perplexing, but understanding the root causes can pave the way towards significant change. Diving deep into the neur…

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Difficult Foster parenting lessons: Losing my personal identity, how I reclaimed it and practical tips for you on your journey. 15:40

3M ago15:40

15:40

Difficult Foster parenting lessons: Losing my personal identity, how I reclaimed it and practical tips for you on your journey. Today's episode is definitely at the top list of things I wish I knew prior to becoming a foster parent. All of the coulda, woulda, shouldas are popping up in my memories as I talk through this with you today. It also make…

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Getting paid to be a foster parent: Do people take in foster children for the money? 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

29% of people who were asked, believe that foster families take in so many foster children because they are doing it for the money. The other day, I saw a video that confirmed that people do believe this and it was upsetting but also validation that it needs to be discussed. In this episode, we are going to break this down, and talk about perceptio…

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Building bonds with your foster children: Foster parent attachment strategies 23:17

5M ago23:17

23:17

Understanding the different types of attachment disorders in foster children is critically important to understanding how to best parent them. There are 4 different types of attachment disorders that we will discuss on today's episode. I will also share a list of strategies to help your foster child begin adjusting to your home and family. We will …

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Christmas with your foster children: A foster parenting guide to celebrating with less overwhelm, more organization and resources for gifts 15:42

5M ago15:42

15:42

Does affording Christmas gifts for your foster children overwhelm you? Are you not sure how to navigate the busy season and also remain present with your foster/ adoptive and biological children? Are you wanting to help more kiddos than just the ones in your home but not sure what to do or where to begin? Adding foster children to your home during …

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Ready for Adoption but unsure which adoptive path to take: 3 different ways you can adopt a child and grow your family. 15:28

5M ago15:28

15:28

Are you wanting to adopt, feel called to adopt a child or grow your family through the foster care system? When I wanted to grow our family through adoption, it all seemed so overwhelming, and I didn't know how to navigate such a complicated system. I can't wait to share with you, 3 ways that may help shorten your journey. In this episode, I discus…

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Foster Parenting Questions: What to do when you don’t get along with a caseworker and how to plan for success in the future 17:41

5M ago17:41

17:41

I know I have experienced this and wish I knew what to do when this happened. Foster parenting can be such an emotional journey and having a good relationship with your childs caseworker absolutely makes it easier. Today I will be sharing tips with you so you can begin the relationship in the right way and plan for success. We will also discuss wha…

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Say Goodbye to the overwhelming Holiday season: Top 5 tips for Foster and adoptive parents to help you prepare for the holidays with less stress and more connection. 16:11

6M ago16:11

16:11

If you are a new foster or adoptive parent, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. I will be sharing my top 5 tips that you can implement immediately to help you have a less stressful and more emotionally connected holiday season. As a previous foster parent of 10 years and taking in 77 foster children, we had a lot of holiday events and e…

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Navigating the foster care journey with our daughter: From Foster child to our adoptive child 18:31

6M ago18:31

18:31

She was 3 when she moved to our home as a foster child. When she became available for adoption, over 100 families applied to adopt her. Thankfully we were chosen as her forever family and she became our daughter when she was 5. She was the perfect child so I never imagined we would face the challenges that we did. As I share the journey with you to…

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Allegations of Abuse and Neglect as a foster parent: how to prepare and what to do if this happens to you 19:45

7M ago19:45

19:45

I remember the one thing that worried me the most as a foster parent and that was the thought of being accused of abuse or neglect. Once it happened, it sent my mind spinning because I didn't know what to do. I felt overwhelmed with emotions and had no one to ask because my certifier suddenly couldn't discuss anything with me. Would I be found guil…

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An unbelievably true story: He was diagnosed with non-verbal autism, labeled as feral and then he began to speak. 29:44

7M ago29:44

29:44

I got the call asking me to take him in as a foster care placement when he was 6. I had no idea the level of care that he would require but I was willing to try. The caseworker warned me that this would be a challenging case because of his level of abuse and neglect but I didn't know what I didn't know. She told me that he had non-verbal autism (AS…

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Overwhelmed with choosing the right foster care placements: Top tips on choosing the best age and number of placements for you as a foster parent. 23:05

7M ago23:05

23:05

It's the biggest first decision that every potential foster and adoptive parent makes, and it sets the trajectory for the beginning of your journey. It absolutely matters. Have you ever wondered if there was a right number of kiddos you should take in as a first-time foster parent? Have you wondered what age range to choose, or should you be open t…

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Getting really clear on your goals and vision as a foster parent with the goal of adoptive through foster care. 24:14

8M ago24:14

24:14

Do you have a vision of the perfect child you wanted to adopt? Are you a foster parent or in waiting to adopt a child? Have you imagined what your foster care journey would be like or maybe you're in the middle of it right now? If any of this sounds like you, this episode is for you. I remember when I dreamt of bringing home our forever daughter. I…

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Understanding Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessments 21:44

8M ago21:44

21:44

CANS stands for the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths assessment. Understanding CANS will help you to best serve the child or teen placed in your home as a foster placement. It will also help you know the purpose behind the assessment being done. I have carefully marked this episode as explicit because it discusses sensitive topics that may …

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Let’s talk about Mental Health! Strategies for a Foster or Adoptive parent with Anxiety or ADHD 24:00

9M ago24:00

24:00

Todays episode is vulnerable. I’m sharing my own mental health diagnosis’ with you and giving you tools to help thrive as a foster parent. It’s filled with so many lessons that I learned in the 10 years we spent as foster parents. Learning these lessons was absolutely not easy and I pray that by sharing them with you, it will make your journey so m…

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Top 5 things no one told me but you need to know as a foster parent 25:30

9M ago25:30

25:30

Learning these lessons was absolutely not easy and I pray that by sharing them with you, it will make your journey so much easier. ❤️ If you found this episode helpful, I would love for you to leave me a review and then join our Facebook community of like minded mamas at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whattoeexpectwhilefosteringandadopting Blessi…

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Reactive Attachment Disorder in Foster and Adopted children 19:27

9M ago19:27

19:27

Is there a cure for Reactive Attachment disorder in children who have been adopted or are in foster care? How common is this Diagnosis and what are some of the symptoms? On this episode, we're going to discuss some of the feelings of being a Mom to a child who has the dx. I can't wait to hear what you think! You can connect with like minded mamas i…

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Where it all began, how I became a foster parent and then an adoptive mom of 2. 17:33

9M ago17:33

17:33

Becoming a foster parent wasn't something I had planned and honestly, neither was becoming an adoptive parent but God absolutely had other plans. I can't wait to share my story with you and see if you see any of you in the details. After 10 years of fostering, 77 foster kiddos and our 2 daughters through adoption, I am so excited to begin to share …

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Podcast Trailer: What to expect while fostering and adopting 2:47

9M ago2:47

2:47

Are you struggling with constant overwhelm and have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home and fall asleep every night feeli…

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Foster Parent Self Care Part 2 27:47

4y ago27:47

27:47

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this May 2020 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer at DCS, for…

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Foster Parent Self Care Part 1 29:18

4y ago29:18

29:18

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this May 2020 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer at DCS, for…

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Discussion with Department of Education 15:58

4y ago15:58

15:58

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this May 2020 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Tiffany Jackson, a communications specialis…

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Culture in Care 8:10

4+ y ago8:10

8:10

Join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer, for a discussion on culture in care, how DCS works to maintain a child's connection to their culture, and how foster parents can help a child maintain a connection to their culture.

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A Discussion with an Education Specialist 35:04

4+ y ago35:04

35:04

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this August 2019 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Matt Quick, a coach and trainer at DCS, …

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The journey begins 24:14

4+ y ago24:14

24:14

This is my first ever podcast episode. I talk about being an LGBTQ person navigating the ‘foster to adopt’ process. Bear with me as I work out how to record, edit and not sound so monotone! If you have any questions or comments I would love to hear them. Thank you!

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The Power of Praise 13:11

4+ y ago13:11

13:11

Welcome to DCS Foster Parent Talks, a podcast production of the Tennesee Department of Children's Services. The intention of DCS Foster Parent Talks is to provide flexible training on a multitude of topics in an on-the-go format for foster parents. On this July 2019 edition of DCS Foster Parent Talks, join Amanda Law, a coach and trainer at DCS, fo…

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Episode 4: Foster Care Awareness Month 30:39

5y ago30:39

30:39

Choosing life: join in on the conversation about how you can help foster children even if you’re not a foster parent.על ידי Jakus Hull

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Lose the Panic, Keep the Urgency (call for volunteers) 35:27

5+ y ago35:27

35:27

What if you could volunteer two hours a month to support children in a healthy, vibrant foster home? Homes for Hope—a new project in Adams County—is teaming up with Foster Together to find and train eight volunteers to bring monthly meals to foster families in the Northglenn/Thornton area, north of Denver, Colorado. (If you want to apply, click her…

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Sixteen Things a Teenager Wants in a Foster Family 15:09

5+ y ago15:09

15:09

A boy (I should start saying "young man") we fostered last year just came over for backyard archery and a campfire. As we made lunch, I asked him what he'd want every foster family to know. What makes a great foster home? He gave me a 16-point list, which is a telling view of his life in and out of foster homes.If you want to hear more stories like…

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What did we do in one year? (and a big thanks-giving on Black Friday) 23:56

5+ y ago23:56

23:56

Hope explains the success stories of 2018, the plan for 2019, and gives thanks for just a few of the dozens of people who gave (financially and of their energy) to make this year excellent. To view testimonials and stats in more detail, go to fostertogether.co/2018.If you'd like to consider a year-end gift or join "The Neighborhood" at $600 this ye…

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Episode 2 5:07

5+ y ago5:07

5:07

The very first episode of What it is like to be a foster parent !

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Episode 3: Getting Started in Foster Care 31:11

5+ y ago31:11

31:11

Everyone gets an engagement story, or the failed wedding party story, but not everyone gets a foster care journey—this is ours. From the paper work to five kids in our home, come listen to our off the wall experiences.על ידי Jakus Hull

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"Make it Easy for Me to Say Yes": How Foster Parents Set Rules 26:41

5+ y ago26:41

26:41

In this second part of my talk with David and Lynn, they tell us how they set clear, kind expectations with each new kid in their home.

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Finding Your Groove as a Foster Parent 32:54

5+ y ago32:54

32:54

How do you find your niche, your “thing,” your groove, your expertise, as a foster parent? David and Lynn spent the past 15 years figuring that out.

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Episode 2: Untethered 23:10

5+ y ago23:10

23:10

We open up our story in the trenches of foster-parenthood. This is a glimpse at what our trial reunification looks like and all of our thoughts about it, off the cuff.על ידי Jakus Hull

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Episode 1: Setting The Stage 11:40

5+ y ago11:40

11:40

This is our brief peek behind the scenes at who we are and what we’re about. This setting of the stage for Act 1 isn’t the podcast you want, but it’s the podcast you deserve.על ידי Jakus Hull

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In Memory of Adam 25:56

5+ y ago25:56

25:56

I ask them what it's like to go from dog-parents to parents of a teenager overnight. They outline the differences between fostering younger kids and fostering teens, how it works as young professionals with lots of business travel, and (my favorite part), share their only two house rules.

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