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Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has been working with traumatized children for over 40 years. Her experience in this field started when she was a preteen helping her parents with their summer camp and church ministries. Throughout her career, she has served in various roles, including juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer, and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. Her most important roles, however, have been as a foster parent and stepparent, through which she has managed to collect seven children and ten grandchildren. Debbie has learned important life lessons from her experiences with her foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren, and she now enjoys sharing about how to build strong relationships as their Plan B parent. She has appeared on numerous podcasts, radio shows, and television broadcasts and is a frequently requested speaker for foster parent associations, camping programs, childcare center associations, private school conferences, and child—service organizations. My book, Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family, outlines many of those lessons. I also blog about parenting topics at RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.blog Find her at: https://www.debbieausburn.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahausburn/ https://www.instagram.com/debbieausburn/ https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLC/
Raising Other People's Children Debbie Ausburn Today, there are more than 400K children in foster care in the United States. The reason for this varies from child abuse and neglect. Whether physical abuse, psychological abuse or sexual abuse – these are all significant reasons children are removed from homes. They can also cause long lasting mental health issues and authority issues as well. Neglect can run the gamut from failing to fulfill a child's needs for food, hygiene, education, etc. Even withholding medical care. Sometimes there is the situation where a child is abandoned. Whether financial pressures, emotional pressure or other reasons, the parent drops the child off somewhere and never returns. Then, there is the totally tragic case of when a parent dies, leaving nobody to raise the child. All of these situations are tragic. All of these situations can scar a child for life. All of these situations require someone to step up and help. That is where our guest today has come in. Debbie Ausburn is a social worker, turned lawyer, who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. She has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and as a litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children of her own, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. Praise God… She has put the lessons that her children taught her over the years into a book titled, “Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family.” Help me welcome to the program, Debbie Ausburn. Debbi, thank you for taking the time to join us today. I do appreciate it. First question I always start with is this…. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words, “Who is Debbie Ausburn?” Let's start with your book, “Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family.” Why did you write this book? In your book, “Raising Other People's Children,” you share that your goal was never to replace the parent that was supposed to be there and raising the kids. But that your goal was to forge a strong and rewarding relationship with them. In effect, becoming that child's “Plan B” for support. I guess the question I have for you is “How do you communicate that to a troubled child or teen that has been placed into your care?” You share that you may not be the person who is “supposed to be there,” – but you are the person who “is there.” Also in your book, you share it was a bit more difficult after you were married. How difficult was that transition time for him to, basically, “catch up” with those skills? Can you explain for us a term you use, The “ACE” or “Adverse Childhood Experiences” that children suffer from? What is this and why is it important to understand? You share a couple of examples that I think would be hard for someone to deal with if they were not prepared for it themselves. The examples I'm thinking of involve attending a reunion or other event with the child's biological family and relatives – and you receiving the “cold shoulder.” Can you share about those...
In this episode of "Someone You Should Know," Stuart Sax talks with Debbie Ausburn, a social worker turned lawyer with no biological children but through foster and step-parenting has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. Loves to talk about the role of people in other peoples children's lives. Visit her website at https://www.raisingotherpeopleschildren.blog/ Join us every Wednesday on Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube. #SomeoneYouShouldKnow #StuartSax #stepfamilies #parenting #children #fostercare Each week, Stuart Sax interviews Someone You Should Know. Get to know people who have incredible stories to tell. It's their backstories that make the conversations come to life. From government officials, artists, writers, service providers, creators and dreamers; I share their stories in a casual way. Maybe your story will be the next one we share! Follow Stuart Sax on social media and see more shows at: Website: https://www.stuartsax.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StuartSaxTalkShow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-sax/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stuartsaxtalkshowhost Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/someone-you-should-know Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethingtotalkabout Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stuartsax-trashtalk Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/opposite-saxes --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/someone-you-should-know/support
Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. She has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family. Key Takeaways If all were right in the world, kids would want to be with their biological parents. No matter how much you love them, this is their reality, and their life is off-balance because of it. It's important not to take things personally if your step/foster children/teens are acting out. It takes time for them to grieve through the changes. “Commitment is stronger than love” a phrase Debbie talks about in her book. When emotions run high, commitment can carry you through the challenging moments. Give them time to work through their circumstances, stay supportive and present for them. These builds trust. Kids are resilient however they can only handle what they can handle. Trauma can affect them in negative ways. They don't always bounce back. Understand the difference between trauma and character flaws in order to help your step/foster teens heal and grow. Sponsored by VarsityLeadership.com Resources WEBSITE: https://www.debbieausburn.com/ BLOG: https://www.debbieausburn.com/blog LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/other-people's-children-llc BOOK: https://RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.com
Debbie Ausburn never had biological children, but through foster parenting and step parenting, she has collected 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Debbie has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. She has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Debbie enjoys sharing the lessons her children have taught her about how to build strong relationships as a Plan B parent. She has put those lessons into her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://www.debbieausburn.com/https://www.RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.blog Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest through Podmatch sign up using this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda If you survived trauma and wrote your own story of survival, please let me know if you'd be interested in being interviewed! (I do NOT get paid for the podcast.) As always you can support the podcast with PayPal or Venmo donations, or by purchasing one of my books! PayPal authoramandablackwood@gmail.com Venmo @DetailedPieces Find my books: https://books2read.com/ap/xej5pN/Amanda-Blackwood Sign up for the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of "Detailed Pieces of a Shattered Dream" today! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/oui64pgchc Shop the ABTS Etsy for signed books, original art prints, and more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShop Get access to previous seasons and exclusive content with a subscription! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood/message
The podcast featuring Attorney, Debbie Ausburn focuses on the unique challenges and rewards of raising stepchildren and foster children. Debbie Ausburn is an experienced foster parent, step-parent, and social worker, shares insights and advice on navigating the complexities involved in these family dynamics. We talked about building strong relationships with step and foster children, addressing emotional and behavioral issues, and integrating these children into a new family environment. The podcast delves into personal stories, practical tips for everyday situations, and ways to create a supportive, loving home. About Debbie (in her words) I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Learn more from Debbie at: https://www.debbieausburn.com/about About Theresa Inman A wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system. Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022. Connect with Theresa today! • Instagram | Theresa Inman • LinkedIn | Theresa Inman • BabyBoomer.org | Theresa Inman • YouTube | Parenting with Confidence • Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa • Spotify via Anchor.fm | Parenting with Confidence Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/ About Parenting with Confidence Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success! Please comment, share and download --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theresa-alexander-inman/support
Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today;'s show, we will explore "Transgenderism", Part 2 We will also play Part 2 of my interview with Author/Attorney/Fostering Mom/ and a Believer in Jesus Christ, DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
Welcome to "The Bible in Today's World", the show that compares today's world with the Word of God. In general and specifically, are we following the Bible in our daily walks? Is society demanding that we follow the Word of God in all that we do? Does our Almighty Father look upon us and frequently say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" - or is He thinking of us as He thought/thinks of Sodom and Gomorrah? On today;'s show, we will explore "Transgenderism". We will also play Part 1 of my interview with Author/Attorney/Fostering Mom/ and a Believer in Jesus Christ, DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
What does it take to teach positive money habits to someone else's traumatized child? Raising another person's child comes with unique money challenges. Debbie Ausburn opens up about paying for unmet needs and having tough conversations about finances. As a foster parent, she had to creatively manage limited resources while parenting traumatized youth. Her experience provides rare insight into the financial complexity of caring for someone else's children. If Debbie's wisdom and experience resonated with you, be sure to pick up her book "Raising Other People's Children" for an honest, practical handbook on foster parenting. To learn more about Debbie visit: raisingotherpeopleschildren.blog If financial struggles have you feeling overwhelmed, there is hope - uncover your money story with The Money Nerve's free quiz (https://go2.money/free-quiz) By becoming aware of where you stand today, you can take empowered steps towards financial security and stability tomorrow.
DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
In this episode, Rev. Jocelyn interviews Debbie Ausborn, a remarkable social worker turned lawyer and experienced foster parent. Debbie shares invaluable advice on nurturing children who have experienced trauma, offering practical insights and guidance for raising children in a loving environment that builds their self esteem and fosters hope. Gain valuable tips on navigating the challenges of parenting in the aftermath of trauma. Subscribe/Rate Never miss an episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find our community by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Leave a review by clicking the following link and scrolling to the bottom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-on-the-journey-conversations-with-jocelyn/id1528800662 Learn more about the Trauma Healing Institute by visiting https://www.faithonthejourney.org/facilitatorpath Connect with Faith on the Journey Faith on the Journey is a Christian company that specializes in bible-based trauma healing resources. We offer Christian counseling and healing groups. Learn more by visiting faithonthejourney.org. Subscribe to our email list at faithonthejourney.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithonthejourneycounseling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithonthejourney Youtube: Faith on the Journey. Click https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbmB8oL-hfU6bVW9kEIcFQ to subscribe. Connect with Debbie Ausburn Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/debbieausburn Website: http://DebbieAusburn.com The music for this show is provided by Bensound.com. Host: Jocelyn J. Jones Produced by: Jocelyn J Jones Editor: J. Bonifacio The content shared during the Faith on the Journey broadcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to treat or diagnose any mental health condition. The views expressed by the guest on FOTJ are not always indicative of Rev. Jocelyn's beliefs. Due to the content of this broadcast, some of the content can be triggering. If triggered, please seek professional support. Viewer discretion is advised. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jocelyn-jones8/support
My guest today is Debbie Ausburn, who says that she makes a living as a lawyer but what she does with her life is, as she puts is, “take care of other people's children.” In fact, children, and especially at-risk children, are the focuses of many aspects of her life—as a foster parent and a stepmother, but also as a now former federal prosecutor of child abuse and violent crimes. The circle was of love and care got created recently as she and her husband found themselves raising the child of one of her former foster children. Debbie published a book a couple of years ago called Raising Other People's Children, and we talk about it and her extraordinary volunteering.-----Debbie's Website debbieausburn.com/Debbie's Blogdebbieausburn.com/blogDebbie's Bookamazon.com/Raising-Other-Peoples-Children-Parenting/dp/1578268990/
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Mother's Day - THANK YOU!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 2 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Mother's Day - THANK YOU!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 2 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Mother's Day - THANK YOU!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 2 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "TV/Movies - Watch Out!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 1 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "TV/Movies - Watch Out!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, a bit of humor, and Paul played Part 1 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul's parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest". On today's show, in addition to reading the chapter, "TV/Movies - Watch Out!!" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 1 of his interview with DEBBIE AUSBURN. DEBBIE AUSBURN, a former teacher, then social worker, and now an attorney from the Atlanta area, will join us to discuss all that she has done in the world of foster parenting and stepchildren. FROM HER WEBSITE: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. Parenting other people's children has been the greatest challenge and the greatest joy of my life. I have made many mistakes, but I cannot imagine my life without them. Most important, I know that if I can do it, anyone can. I never intended to help raise so many children. I started in social work, burned out, and went to law school. I did not fall in love until my 40s, when I finally married. In the interim, I channeled my social worker passion into volunteering with youth organizations and fostering abused children and teenagers. I deliberately never kept count of how many children I fostered in short-term placements, but two teenage girls stayed with me long-term and became part of my family. https://www.debbieausburn.com
In today's episode, Debbie Ausburn talks about the importance of being there for kids and always having their back - especially during times of divorce or when they are in foster care. She emphasizes the need for healthy boundaries while acknowledging the impact of trauma on children's lives. Debbie has a unique perspective on this as a former criminal prosecutor of crimes against children, social worker, current litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations, and foster and step-parent.We also talked about the role of stepparents, mentors, and foster families in a child's life. We also learned about the dangers of grooming and how to protect kids from abuse. As a former prosecutor and advocate for children's rights, Debbie has extensive experience in helping children to deal with traumatic situations, including high-conflict divorces, and transitioning to having stepparents and different living arrangements through a divorce.Debbie also talks about the importance of a one-way commitment when taking care of kids, and to always be there for them, no matter what. Her message that we should all work together to protect and empower our kids is critical for anyone going through separation and divorce or professionals and parents working with children of any age.About the Guest:Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. She has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children, and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States.Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren.She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family. To connect with Debbie:Website: www.DebbieAusburn.comBook: RaisingOtherPeoplesChildren.comFacebook: @OtherPeoplesChildrenLLCIG: @DebbieAusburnLinkedIn.com/company/other-people's-children-llc About the Host:Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC. To find out more about divorce coaching: www.divorcecoach4women.comInterested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "Find Out Your #1 Priority to Cut Through the Fog of Divorce". Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram:
This week's guest, Debbie Ausburn, author of Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together A Blended Family, tells her inspiring story of becoming of a foster parent and then stepparent. She talks about what it was like fostering - the challenges, including gaining the trust of children who didn't want to be there, and the joys - and then integrating into a blended family and managing a relationship with the biological mother of her stepchildren. Not only does Debbie share her experiences fostering and stepparenting, but also shares a perspective that is relevant to all parenting situations.You can purchase her book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Other-Peoples-Children-Parenting/dp/1578268990/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=raising+other+peoples+children&qid=1683248439&sprefix=raising+other+p%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1And you can connect with her at the links below:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLCLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahausburn/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/debbieausburn/Twitter - https://twitter.com/debbieausburn
TAKEAWAYSIf you are fostering children or adding stepchildren to your family, make sure you prioritize your marriage above all elseDon't let victimhood define the lives of the children in your careKids have to know that no matter what mistakes they make, we will always love and accept themThere are no guarantees that foster or stepchildren will return your love, but it's a risk you have to take
In this episode, Kristen talks with Debbie Ausburn, the author of Raising Other People's Children, about Debbie's experience being a foster parent and a stepmom, parenting challenges and how she overcame them. https://www.debbieausburn.com/ Subscribe and Get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.
Blended families are complex relationships. A common challenge in blended families is the rejection of the step-parent by their partner's children. Learn more about how to identify and handle this challenge with Debbie Ausburn. Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. Starting in her teens, she has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family. Check out her page: Website - http://debbieausburn.com/ Follow us for more! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@richinrelationship5766 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richinrelationship/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richinrelationship/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/richinrelationship/_created/
Parenting is a challenge. But parenting someone ELSE's child... is a task unto itself. Meet Debbie Ausburn, author of the book, "Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together A Blended Family" as she talks about step-parenting, foster parenting, and grandparenting. -------------------------------------------------------------Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3HFdrlp (affiliate link)
Parenting is a challenge. But parenting someone ELSE's child... is a task unto itself. Meet Debbie Ausburn, author of the book, "Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together A Blended Family" as she talks about step-parenting, foster parenting, and grandparenting. -------------------------------------------------------------Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3HFdrlp (affiliate link)
Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. Starting in her teens, she hasserved as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group homeparent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorneyadvising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her mostimportant challenges, however, have been parenting foster children andstepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collectedseven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that herchildren taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: WhatFoster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family.
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A little about Debbie: I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children. For more than 40 years, I have been working with traumatized children, starting when I was a preteen helping my parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, I have served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, group home parent, criminal prosecutor, non-profit volunteer and Board member, and attorney defending youth-serving organizations. My most important roles have been foster parent and stepparent. I never had biological children, but I have managed to collect 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Along the way, my foster children, stepchildren, and grandchildren have taught me the life lessons that are the core of my speaking and writing — the lessons that I wish I could have learned from a parenting manual rather than trial and error. debbieausburn.com raisingotherpeopleschildren.com raisingotherpeopleschildren.blog REGISTER NOW!! [Event date: 11.5.22] Don't miss our annual event for marriages! If you are in or around the Michigan area this is a MUST for you! Learn more: joshandkristy.com
A social worker turned lawyer, Debbie Ausburn has spent decades raising other people's children as a foster parent and stepparent. Her children have taught her that, even though she was their Plan B parent, she could forge strong and rich relationships with them.Download her EbookRaising Other Peoples' ChildrenFollow Debbie on Instagram@debbieausburnFollow Debbie on Twitter@debbieausburnSupport the show
Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth- serving organizations for more than 40 years. Starting in her teens, she has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family. Dreams: Spread the message about being the mentor as a foster parent or a step parent. Being a plan B parent is a beautiful thing. Help people understand that. Show people how to be the mentor and set great boundaries How you can Help: Someone who could help her control her schedule. Someone who loves kids as much as Debbie does. Be a part of the safety net for foster parents Contact them at: debbie@debbieausburn.com https://www.debbieausburn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLC https://www.linkedin.com/company/other-people%E2%80%99s-children-llc/
Check it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth- serving organizations for more than 40 years. Starting in her teens, she has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family. Dreams: Spread the message about being the mentor as a foster parent or a step parent. Being a plan B parent is a beautiful thing. Help people understand that. Show people how to be the mentor and set great boundaries How you can Help: Someone who could help her control her schedule. Someone who loves kids as much as Debbie does. Be a part of the safety net for foster parents Contact them at: debbie@debbieausburn.com https://www.debbieausburn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OtherPeoplesChildrenLLC https://www.linkedin.com/company/other-people%E2%80%99s-children-llc/
Having no biological children of her own, Debbie Ausburn has "collected" 7 children and 10 grandchildren. She speaks to the challenges and rewards of raising other people's kids. ► Learn more about this episode: https://www.mothersofmisfits.com/blog/93-raising-other-people-s-children-debbie-ausburn ► Watch this episode on YouTube ► Join our weekly Episode Insider Newsletter ► Subscribe & leave a review on Apple Podcasts
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8:37 The responsibility and complexity involved in raising someone else's child can seem overwhelming. Regardless whether you're an adoptive, foster, kinship or stepparent, it is on you to take on the challenge of caring for them, helping them to move forward while also meeting their unique emotional needs. This week on our Orphans No More Podcast, host Sandra Flach speaks with Debbie Ausburn. Debbie is author of Raising Other People's Children—What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together A Blended Family. Debbie has worked with at-risk children for more than 40 years. She has served as a juvenile court probation officer, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children, a single foster parent, and a stepparent. Listen as Debbie draws from her vast experience as she shares how to navigate the complicated world of raising other people's children. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org debbieausburn.com
Debbie Ausburn is a Partner and Member of Taylor English's Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. She focuses on advising and defending youth-serving organizations. Find out more about Debbie Ausburn here: http://www.debbieausburn.com/Ausburn's background has given her unique insights into defending child care centers and ultimately led to her first book, "Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together A Blended Family," available now. You can purchase Debbie Ausburn's new book here: http://www.raisingotherpeopleschildren.com/ On This Episode, We Discuss...- Finding, Building, & Owning Your Niche- The Benefits of Blogging in the Legal Industry- Receiving Real World Experience for Your Niche- Actively Listening to and Learning from Clients
In this episode, Lynn Tonini interviews Debbie Ausburn, social worker turned lawyer, foster parent, and author from Woodstock, Georgia. Debbie shares her experience as both a foster parent and step-parent, and also discusses some key lessons she has learned - especially working with older foster youth - that she has captured in her book, Raising Other People's Children.
There is a wide range of adverse childhood experiences which can negatively impact people for the rest of their lives. Today's guest, social worker turned lawyer, Debbie Ausburn, has spent the majority of her adult life caring for children who have gone through some form of trauma. She has fostered approximately 30 children, and was the step-mother of five more, all while running a law firm! We are so grateful to have her join us on the show today to share some of the vital learnings she has had while raising other people's children (which is also the title of her new book). Debbie explains why children who have experienced trauma are often not able to function at their full capacity (and why she ensured her children knew that going to college is not a prerequisite for a good life), the importance of building a safety net for yourself if you are looking after traumatized children, some of the strategies she used to find a balance between her work and home life, and the importance of understanding that if you are a foster parent or a step-parent you will never replace a biological parent (and what this means for the parent-child relationship.) Although raising other people's children was the hardest thing Debbie has ever done, it has also been the most rewarding, and Debbie has invaluable advice for anyone who is on a similar journey.What you'll learn about in this episode:How Debbie's upbringing inspired her to do the work that she does. Why Debbie transitioned from social work to law.An adverse childhood experience which is often overlooked.Impacts that childhood trauma has on children. How parents can mitigate their children's trauma. Factors that can result in differentiated experiences of trauma for children.Educational levels that children who grew up in foster care commonly achieve.Career advice that Debbie has given to the children she has fostered.Why long-term thinking is difficult for children dealing with trauma.The approximate number of children who Debbie fostered full time in her home, and the kind of care she is hoping to offer in the future. Debbie explains the premise of her book, Raising Other People's Children.Important things that Debbie's step-children have taught her about being a step-parent.An example of a boundary that Debbie has set with the children she has raised.Sharon explains how she manages her relationship with her great niece. How Debbie balanced her work life and her home life when she was looking after foster and step-children.Debbie's approach to parenting with regard to school work and appointments. A story which highlights the importance of having a safety net if you are embarking on a journey with traumatized children.Advice for anyone who is looking after, or thinking of looking after, children who are not biologically theirs.The importance of focusing on your relationship with your partner (if you have one), as well as your relationship with your children. Click Here To Download Transcript
Today's Episode is sponsored by Db Journey: https://bit.ly/37cP8YP get 10% off your next purchase by using code POD10Today's Guest is Debbie Ausburn. Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. Starting in her teens, she has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Her most important challenges, however, have been parenting foster children and stepchildren. She has never had biological children, but she has collected seven children and ten grandchildren. She has put the lessons that her children taught her in her recent book Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me about Bringing Together a Blended Family.We discuss the concept of Biological clocks and if she felt hers ring. From the trials of being a Foster parent and raising other people's children. Prioritizing needs of children and self-care.You can find her book, Raising Other People's Children on her website as well as Barnes and Nobles and AmazonShe also has a blog called; Other People's Children that you can subscribe and followDebbie is on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedinAs always you can follow my blog and on social media as Toitimeblog
melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Debbie Ausburn is the author of the book Raising Other People's Children and has spent more than 40 years working with children who've experienced trauma. Her many roles include social worker, group home parent, foster parent, and stepparent. Along with parenting seven foster, adopted, and stepchildren, Debbie has served as a criminal prosecutor, volunteer, and Board member with nonprofit organizations. She is now an attorney in private practice, counseling and defending youth-serving organizations. She says, “I make my living as a lawyer, but what I do is take care of other people's children." Debbie's personal story How fostering children and blended families are similar Tips on building new relationships and forming trust Helping children through trauma Sibling rivalry Advice for stepparents learning their place Helping children who have an absent parent Dealing with attitude and backtalk Debbie's best lessons learned Her book, Raising Other People's Children Debbie's final advice/word of encouragement for listeners And much more! Connect with Debbie Website Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Buy the book HERE Connect with me Join the Private Facebook Group Connect with me on Facebook Schedule an interview or coaching session HERE Send questions or feedback to melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com Send me a voicemail at Speakpipe Visit the website at www.blendedfamilypodcast.com Sign up for my monthly newsletter Listen and Rate/Review on Itunes Affiliate Living the Good Life Naturally To receive discount, use promo code BLENDED
Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has served as a criminal prosecutor, foster parent, stepparent and adoptive parent. She has written about her journey with all of its challenges and rewards in "Raising Other People's Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together a Blended Family." In today's episode Debbie shares her journey as a foster parent and stepparent. Starting when she was a preteen, Debbie helped her parents with their summer camp and church ministries. In the years since, she has served as a juvenile court probation officer/social worker, but she soon burned out. From there, Debbie went to law school and in her legal career she has found her work with children to be indispensable and now her practice centers around serving the institutions that provide therapy, social work services, childcare, camping and residential placements for children. After law school Debbie served as a volunteer foster parent for emergency placements, which meant she only had kids for a short time, and her job was simple: keep them safe and provide whatever warmth, support, and compassion she could. From there, she worked as a federal prosecutor of child abuse and violent crimes, and served as a foster-parent for respite care and long-term placements of abused children and teenagers. Debbie's story and commitment to advocating for and helping children is a beautiful testament to her journey and heart. To learn more about Debbie and her work visit her website www.debbieausburn.com www.YouthServicesLaw.com and on Instagram @debbieausburn Twitter @debbieausburn and on Facebook here Stories of Inspiring Joy is a production of Seek The Joy Media and created by Sydney Weiss. To learn more and submit your story, click here. *Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Stories of Inspiring Joy.
"Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him". (Psalm 127:3) Before today's guest even started having her own children she saw the need to wrap her arms around other peoples' gifts. As a social worker, Debbie Ausburn saw the trauma that children in the juvenile court system experienced and wanted to help. So she became a foster mother, raising other people's children solo. Debbie is the author of https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1578268990/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1578268990&linkCode=am2&tag=rosmakityou20-20&linkId=db86c9b33a629f03a4fd1eb539e9fef6 (Raising Other People's Children): What benign a foster parent taught me about bringing together a blended family. If you are a foster/step parent here are some tips from Debbie: show kids how to model a healthy relationship commitment is stronger than love with children, the commitment is one way Connect with Debbie: https://www.debbieausburn.com (www.debbieausburn.com) Grab your copy of Raising Other People's Children https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1578268990/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1578268990&linkCode=am2&tag=rosmakityou20-20&linkId=db86c9b33a629f03a4fd1eb539e9fef6 (here). https://www.solomoms-talk.com/the-solo-mom-manifesto (Click )to grab your free copy of The Solo Mom Manifesto. Connect with me - email: jen@solomoms-talk.com; IG/Twitter: @jrosemarie1 Intro song from the single "Desperate" by Damien Ellison This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast
Debbie Ausburn is a social worker turned lawyer who has served as a house parent, foster parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children, and stepparent. She now advises, and defends youth-serving organizations. She is the author of Raising Other People’s Children: What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together a Blended Family. You can follow Debbie’s blog at OtherPeoplesChildren.org. You can find her website at https://www.debbieausburn.com/ Her publisher website is at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/666354/raising-other-peoples-children-by-debbie-ausburn-foreword-by-dr-natalie-ford/ Links to Social Media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Patreon https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fostercarenation/
If you’re a step-parent, you know what it’s like to parent and to raise other people's children. Today we’ll be joined by Debbie Ausburn, and we're diving into the complexities, hurdles, and important needs involved with this. She will share insight that might shed light on the unrealistic standards we hold for ourselves and take some of the pressure off in regards to how we think things are “supposed to be.” Listen in as Debbie shares from her experience as a lawyer, foster parent, step-parent, and caregiver of other people’s children. Her passion and experience are in working with traumatized children, serving as a board member, and representing youth-serving organizations. We talk about how you can make the most of your relationship with your stepchildren and have a rewarding relationship, as well as the number one relationship when it comes to having a blended family. 6:35 - 10:12 – An overview of Debbie’s history and why she wrote her book on parenting. 10:13 – 17:57 - The key to understanding a child’s perspective and your position as a non-biological parent. 17:58 – 20:38 - How to deal with guilt in your situation and embrace the journey the best you can. 20:39 – 27:01 - Where the true priority lies in order to make things work with your blended family. 27:02 – 30:28 - The responsibility of the child and how the commitment is one-way. 30:29 – 36:12 - How to have a more rewarding relationship with a teenager. 36:13 – 45:38 - How to deal with authority, setting rules, and being there the best you can. Takeaways: The biggest life lessons that came with Debbie serving many children. The importance of understanding your position in a child’s life and setting up structure. Why we feel guilt and how to deal with that guilt as a step-parent. How to have a rewarding relationship with teenagers or more difficult children. Practical tips and tools for being a step-parent and helping raise other people’s children. Quotes: “Challenges arise no matter how skilled or how well equipped we are.” - Summer “We are their second choice as parents, and that’s okay. We can still have a great relationship.” - Debbie “From a child’s point of view, I am in their life because the world isn’t working the way that it should.” - Debbie 3 Interesting Clips: 10:22 – 12:00 - What to understand when it comes to being a parent to a child that is not yours biologically. 13:26 – 14:29 - An important tool to use when parenting other people’s children. 16:45 – 17:57 - Something that really helps put things in perspective when it comes to addressing challenging situations. Links: Debbie Ausburn: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Raising Other People's Children by Debbie Ausburn Text us: 760-389-3722 Send us an anonymous letter Subscribe & Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to our podcast? If not, we would strongly suggest you do. This way you won’t miss a thing! Subscribe here: Everything Always And now for the pretty please with a Bordeaux Maraschino Cherry on top. We would be so incredibly grateful if you left us a review on for Everything Always as well. This will help other parents and families like you find our podcast. Plus, it’s fun for Mike and I to sit and read them together on date night! Just click here, click open in iTunes, select “Ratings and Reviews”, tell us your favorite moment and best take away and we will send a huge cyber hug and kiss right to you! Find the Everything Always Podcast wherever you listen! Apple Podcasts (iTunes) acast Pocketcasts ListenNotes Spotify player.fm
Speaking with Debbie Ausburn about her story & perspective on the Foster Care System. Video Interview:Words of Heart Podcast Facebook Page: https://fb.watch/5A0WHuVXUY/ or YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/TGifoUyLN-g --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wordsofheart/message
Debbie Ausburn is an attorney in Atlanta, GA and shares her story of being a single foster parent, becoming a step parent, and then entering the season of grandparent. She shares how each of these roles prepared her to become the best advocate for the children in her life and have given her a fresh perspective for the impact one person can have on a child. Debbie can be contacted @debbie@debbieausburn.comPre-order Debbie's new book @https://www.raisingotherpeopleschildren.com/
Heads Up! It's time to plan for Quarter 2! We've got lots of opportunities for blended family couples! Check out the hot coaching offers at stepfamilypodcast.com!3 Questions come to mind when I reflect on my conversation with Debbie Ausburn:Do you have a disaster plan for your family?What's in your blended family first aid kit?Are you doing surgery on your kiddos, without anesthesia?These questions and more are answered in this episode as Debbie weaves her fostering, social work, and step-parenting experiences into her work as a lawyer. Curious? Me, too! Hit the PLAY button!You can find Debbie's new release, Raising Other People's Children, What Foster Parenting Taught Me About Bringing Together a Blended Family, on her website. She recounts the lessons that her foster children taught her about raising children who had lost their intact biological families, and how she put those lessons into practice when she married and helped raise a blended family.The 1995 Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Debbie referred to can be found here.P.S. One of my fave blog posts relates to resiliency in blended families through the power of stories. You can find that intel here. It's worth the read!More about Debbie here.
Whether it's divorce, death, a child being taken into foster care, or any of the other circumstances under which families break, we have to acknowledge that the child experiences grief and loss. Children are resilient, but we can't gloss over the grief they experience when their families break. Step parents, foster parents, relatives, neighbors, and friends can all help children heal after the family breaks. In this episode Debbie Ausburn, former social worker, prosecutor of crimes against children, foster parent, step parent, and defense lawyer for child welfare organizations, talks with Rhonda Sciortino, author of Successful Survivors—the 8 character traits of successful survivors and how you can attain them, about the realities of being present when you're not the person who's supposed to be there. Please like, subscribe, and share #live #love #survive and #thrive! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/empoweringresilience/message
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