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Two of the most helpful resources for a foster parent can be respite and daycare! In this episode I share an experience we've had utilizing respite and how you can be come a respite family. I also go into detail on how daycare works with foster kiddos and the state! If you like this episode, please leave a review and share it on IG: @Followthefriends

In today's episode I breakdown what a case plan is, and the difference between reunification and severance. I don't pretend to know everything, so take my details with a grain of salt! But, I love educating everyone on the process of foster care and all the details. If you enjoyed today's episode please leave a review or share it on IG! IG:@Followthefriends

In today's episode I break down the differences between a New Year's Intention and a New Year's Resolution. I decided to do away with resolutions this year and try out setting some intentions. Tune in to hear a mini-life update and what my 2020 intentions are! As always, if you liked today's episode, please feel free to share on social Media and tag us, @followthefriends. Be sure to subscribe, so you don't miss any new episodes! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Who would have thought we'd finally be pregnant after all this time?! I'd love to say our initial reactions were excitement, but with having two placements and two open cases in our home we definitely struggled with the news. Here's a glimpse into how we emotionally dealt with the news, and the steps we took after realizing we may have taken on a little too much in foster care land. As always, if you liked today's episode, please leave a review or share it on IG! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I break down some of the ins and outs of visitation. How often is it? Who does the driving? What's the difference between a Case Aide and a Parent Aide? All those questions are answered and more. In the second half of this episode I give you foster families out there a few ideas on how to connect with bio-families via visitation. If you liked today's episode, please leave me a review and share it on social media! Be sure to tag us! IG: @followthefriends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here's a look into what our first week with our latest placement looked like and how EXHAUSTED I was! In this week's episode I break down what happens within the first 10 days of having a new placement. I go over all of the appointments, emotional turmoil, and even how you can help a foster family who may be experiencing this transition! If you liked today's post, please share it on Social Media and leave us a review! IG: @Followthefriends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I dive into a season in my life where I began to question if I wanted to continue in foster care. A post featured on @fosterthefamilyblog really spoke to me during this time. If you liked today's post, please share it on Social Media and leave us a review! IG: @Followthefriends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode, I am so thankful to have my husband, Houston, on the podcast! He answers some questions about being a foster dad,  shares how to connect with your foster babies, and gives advice on what to do if you and your spouse aren't on the same page.  At the end of this episode, I give you a quick glimpse into what picking up a placement from the placement center is really like, and some tips on how to help your newest foster babe adjust. If you liked today's post, please share it on Social Media and leave us a review! IG: @Followthefriends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I give the full story behind saying yes to our second placement. I share all the no's we had to say before YES, and why exactly our commitment to each other had to come first! If you liked today's post, please share it on Social Media and leave us a review! IG: @Followthefriends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You know the question, "When are you going to have kids?" It's a question that was asked of us early on, and eventually we had to figure out what we were going to do as a family. Here's a glimpse into how it all started; a glimpse into our foster care journey. We've created this podcast with the intention of using this platform to build a bridge between the foster care community, and well, everybody else. It's time we all knew more about foster care and ways we can get involved! So, whether you're a family that's already fostering, or have absolutely no idea what foster care is, you've come to the right place! If you like today's episode, please leave a review and give us a shoutout on social media! IG: @Followthefriends --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app