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DCS Foster Parent Talks is 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.

DCS Foster Parent Training

  • May 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 6 EPISODES


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Foster Parent Self Care Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 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 an interview with Jenny Sanders, a foster parent in Tennessee, for advice and information on taking care of your self while foster parenting. Be sure to also check out Foster Parent Self Care Part 1 for more advice and information. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

Foster Parent Self Care Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 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 an interview with Jenny Sanders, a foster parent in Tennessee, for advice and information on taking care of your self while foster parenting. Be sure to also check out Foster Parent Self Care Part 2 for more advice and information. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

Discussion with Department of Education

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 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 specialist at DCS, for an interview with Dr. Lisa Coons, the Chief of Standards and Materials for the Department of Education, for advice and information on resources for education during the novel coronavirus outbreak. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

Culture in Care

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 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.

A Discussion with an Education Specialist

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 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, for an interview with Josh Jones, an Education Specialist with Northeast region, about how to navigate the complexities of ensuring a child's educational needs while involved with the department. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

The Power of Praise

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 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, for a brief discussion on the power of praise. Learn what research tells us about the power of praise, what makes praise effective, and how often to use praise with children. Please continue to join us each month for additional topics!

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