Shows
Friends of Foster CareAngela Mahoney: Foster MomMay is National Foster Care Month, join into Friends of Foster Care as Angela Mahoney talks about how she comes alongside birth families, partnering with them and Social Services to reunify the children in her care.
2022-05-1639 min
PRN: Pause, Renew, NextFostering Hope: A Conversation with Leeann SetliffMay is Foster Care Awareness month, and I couldn’t let the month pass without spending some time highlighting a topic that is near and dear to my heart.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear from foster/adoptive mom and advocate, Leeann Setliff. Leeann is an old friend of the podcast, and was interviewed in Episode 11 about her journey into foster care. Since then, so much has changed in her life, and I knew she needed to come back and give us some updates.
Since her first visit to the podcast, Leeann has helped to fou...
2022-05-1036 min
Friends of Foster CareSarah Johnson, Licensed Clinical Social WorkerJoin Friends of Foster Care as we talk about trauma and grief with local Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sarah Johnson.
2022-04-201h 08
Friends of Foster CareMolly Boughman: Child Protective Services Social WorkerDuring Social Worker Appreciation Month, listen in as Molly Boughman talks about child protective services and her role in keeping children in the community safe.
2022-03-1651 min
Friends of Foster CareKeyhisa Hannah: Social Worker and Kinship Adoptive PlacementThe Friends of Foster Care interview with Keyhisa Hannah is one that explores kinship adoption, what that means and how that looks for a social worker. Join us to learn more about Hannah's journey.
2022-02-1737 min
Friends of Foster CareFoster Parents Luke and LeeannJoin Friends of Foster Care as Megan, Luke and Leeann talk about their foster care journey in the Catawba Valley.
2022-01-131h 01
Friends of Foster CareNational Adoption Month with Post Adoption Success Coach Liz SmithNovember is National Adoption Month, so Liz Smith, an post adoption success coach, joined us to talk all things adoption!
To find out more about Post Adoption Services, visit postadoptionsuccesscoach.org
2021-11-1545 min
Friends of Foster CareThe Process to Become Foster or Adoptive ParentsEver wonder the steps to becoming a foster or adoptive parent? Friends of Foster Care sits down with the Licensing Social Worker at Catawba County Family Builders to talk about a brief overview of the process.
2021-05-2016 minFriends of Foster CareSpecial Needs Adoptive Mom KerryKerry has an amazing heart for children with special needs in foster care. Join us as we hear her story of how a biological and adoptive mom navigates parenting children with special needs and living fully present in the day that has been given!
2021-05-1547 minFriends of Foster CareAdoptive Dad RichAdoptive dad Rich talks about how he was reluctant to foster and adopt even when his wife was on board. Listen to see what changed his mind!
2021-05-0142 minFriends of Foster CareJudge Clifton SmithJudge Clifton Smith joins the Friends of Foster Care Podcast to talk about his role in the lives of children in foster care. Join to learn more about the court system and how it impacts children in this community.
2021-04-1551 minFriends of Foster CareCatawba DSS Director Karen HarringtonOn this episode of Friends of Foster Care, the guest is Karen Harrington, the Director of Catawba County DSS. Join us as Karen tells more about her job, why she loves it and what her dreams are for Catawba County in the coming years.
2021-04-011h 03Friends of Foster CareSocial Worker Maurice BrownIn celebration of Social Worker Appreciation month, join us as we talk with Maurice Brown, a foster care social worker at Catawba County DSS. Maurice gives such a good perspective as he tells his personal experience as a social worker.
2021-03-1933 minFriends of Foster CareSocial Worker AppreciationMarch is Social Worker Appreciation Month and we are very grateful for social workers who work hard to keep children safe! Join us as we read the words of local foster and adoptive parents as they express their gratitude to the social workers who serve this community.
2021-03-0112 minFriends of Foster CareFoster and Transracial Adoptive Mom KaraKara is a foster and adoptive mom and has much wisdom as she was a child in foster care herself. Join us as we talk about transracial adoption, the importance of birth family connections and how her experience in foster care has shaped her view on how she parents.
2021-02-1543 minFriends of Foster CareSocial Worker and Speaker Ed MoralesEd Morales MPP, MSW, LICSW, is a trainer and social worker based in Minneapolis, MN. In addition to being an adoptive and step parent and a husband, Ed is a full-time staff trainer, a social worker and provides training, clinical supervision and professional development through his LLC, Socorro Consulting.
Ed Morales will be a speaker at the 6th Annual Connect, Expect, Reflect Post Adoption Conference held February 27th from 9am-4pm. For more information on the conference, please visit postadoptionsuccesscoach.org
2021-02-011h 07Friends of Foster CareGuardian Ad Litem Program Supervisor Chris SteebEver wonder about the nuts and bolts of the Guardian Ad Litem program? Join us as we chat with Chris Steeb, a Program Supervisor for the Guardian Ad Litem office in Catawba County and learn more about the GAL program.
To learn more about how to volunteer as a Guardian Ad Litem, visit www.volunteerforgal.org or www.facebook.com/NC-Guardian-ad-Litem-Burke-Caldwell-and-Catawba-Counties.
2021-01-1542 minFriends of Foster CareGuardian Ad Litem and Adoptive Mom PatListen in to the conversation with Pat about her journey as an adopted child, an adoptive mom and a Guardian ad Litem as she explains the importance of being a voice to a child in care.
2021-01-0142 minFriends of Foster CareSocial Worker and Foster Mom MeganJoin in as Social Worker and foster mom Megan tells her story and her unique perspective of two sides of the foster care system.
2020-12-151h 00
Friends of Foster CareThe Forever Family Snowflake Ornament Story with Adoptive Mom MaryLearn about this Catawba County adoptive mom's dream to celebrate adoptive families at Christmas. To order an ornament, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FamilyHomeLove
2020-12-0114 minFriends of Foster CareFoster and Adoptive mom JenJoin us during National Adoption Month to learn more about the process of adoption and the journey Jen has been on the last 5 years.
2020-11-1453 minFriends of Foster CareFoster Mom DanielleJoin the conversation with Danielle, a licenced foster and adoptive mom in Catawba County.
2020-10-1128 minFriends of Foster CareFostering Hope CatawbaA description of Fostering Hope Catawba, the organization behind the podcast. Visit our website at fosteringhopecatawba.com
2020-10-1106 minFriends of Foster CareWhat is Friends of Foster Care Podcast?Learn about the Friends of Foster Care podcast and Catawba County, NC.
2020-09-2800 min