# fostering — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fostering. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep 74: Comfort and Care](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/comfort-and-care/) _2026-08-13 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ “Every single child deserves a foundation. Every child deserves to know there’s someone there rooting them on, and every child deserves to know what it feels like to be loved unconditionally.” — Rob Scheer Episode 74: Comfort and Care What happens when a child enters foster care carrying everything they own in a trash bag? For Rob Scheer , it is more than a heartbreaking image. It is a reality he… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/29186/comfort-and-care.mp3) ## [Ep 73: Fostering in Small Towns](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/fostering-in-small-towns/) _2026-07-07 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this heartfelt episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Ellie Barlow, a dedicated foster parent from a rural Utah community. Ellie shares her family’s remarkable journey fostering 22 children, adopting five, and navigating the unique challenges of raising high-needs youth far from urban resources. From building a thriving support system in a small town to parenting… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/29080/fostering-in-small-towns.mp3) ## [Fostering Creativity within an A.I. Generation](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/fostering-creativity-within-an-ai) _2026-06-23 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ @inspiredteachers ## [Fostering Creativity](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/fostering-creativity) _2026-06-09 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ @inspiredteachers ## [Ep 72: Pride in Every Home](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/pride-in-every-home/) _2026-06-09 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this special Pride Month episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith speaks with Jessica and Giselle, a Utah foster care couple, about their journey into fostering and building a loving, inclusive family. They share how a chance encounter at a community event led them to foster care, ultimately resulting in the adoption of their first placement and the addition of another sibling to… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28859/pride-in-every-home.mp3) ## [Best Practices in Early Childhood Education](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/at-the-riverbend-best-practices-in) _2026-05-16 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ Substack for early childhood educators and parents raising children between the ages of 3-8. ## [Ep 71: First-Time Fostering](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/first-time-fostering/) _2026-05-12 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith welcomes back Laura from Foster Parenting to discuss her first book, First Time Fostering . Designed as a practical field guide, the book brings together real-world strategies, scripts, and community-sourced wisdom to support new foster and kinship caregivers. Laura explains why she created a manual that caregivers can jump into by topic,… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28700/first-time-fostering.mp3) ## [Ep 70: Still Standing](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/still-standing/) _2026-04-07 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations, host Amy Smith sits down with former foster youth Carlos Rios Redd to talk about lived experience in foster care, sibling separation, adoption disruption, resilience, and hope. Carlos entered foster care as a baby, lived in more than ten homes, and experienced three adoptions. Despite repeated trauma and instability, Carlos shares how… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28691/still-standing.mp3) ## [Ep 69: Reunification](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/reunification/) _2026-03-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In Episode 69, Amy Smith sits down with longtime foster and adoptive mom Crystal Dukes for a heartfelt conversation about the real purpose of foster care: reunification. Crystal shares her family’s journey fostering more than 30 children, adopting through both private adoption and foster care, and developing deep, lasting relationships with biological families. This episode offers a candid,… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28580/reunification.mp3) ## [Talkabilities - Episode 3 - How We Learn](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/talkabilities-episode-3-how-we-learn-0rQQF8zA) _2026-03-02 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ The Altogether Now Project presents 'Talkabilities' hosted by young people from Leicestershire Cares, Jack, Paddy and Ibrahim. In this episode, the young people are joined by Altogether Now Project Manager, Ross and Managing Director of Enstruct Training, Keith Yates. This episode focuses on all things education, where the young people share their experiences of navigating through the education… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/deb629d5-35dc-4c01-b18e-73286aa07646/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/audio/group/4269da07-8829-4b23-9850-5a9baf7a2ab3/group-item/d1ebf5a3-83d7-4f02-a281-50202c02b1d8/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RPcePnCULbWw) _2026-03-02 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [Ep 68: Mentorship Program](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/mentorship-program/) _2026-02-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Michelle Ostmark, the Statewide Mentoring Coordinator for Utah Foster Care, to discuss the Utah Foster Care Mentoring Program and why it matters. Michelle explains how the program pairs experienced foster parents with new or existing foster and kinship families to provide guidance, emotional support, and real-life insight… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28439/mentorship-program.mp3) ## [Ep 67: Trust-Based Relational Intervention](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/trust-based-relational-intervention/) _2026-01-13 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Terumi Sagers , TBRI Specialist for Utah Foster Care, longtime foster parent, and adoptive parent. Together, they unpack the foundations of Trust‑Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) —a relationship‑centered, trauma‑informed caregiving approach developed by Dr. Karen Purvis and Dr. David Cross. This conversation is filled… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28320/trust-based-relational-intervention.mp3) ## [Talkabilities - Episode 2 - Looking Ahead](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/talkabilities-episode-2-looking-ahead-RXV7oVzI) _2026-01-05 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ The Altogether Now Project presents 'Talkabilities' hosted by young people from Leicestershire Cares, Jack and Paddy. In this episode, the young people are joined by Altogether Now Project Manager, Ross and Community & Business Development Officer, Claire. This episode focuses on future goals and aspirations, all things Christmas, as well as discussing the prospect of independent living from the… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/1a14cc29-1a8d-4392-9e62-14d43425d441/audio/01392502-d335-484b-9187-292b324c6951/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Ep 66: Compassion in Action](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/compassion-in-action/) _2025-12-09 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ Podcast: Fostering Conversations Host: Amy Smith Guest: Dave, Owner of Dave’s Auto Episode Summary In this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with Dave Bell from Dave’s Auto Center to discuss his incredible journey of giving back to the community through Utah Foster Care and other charitable initiatives. Dave shares the deeply personal story of his mother’s childhood in an orphanage, how that shaped… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28178/compassion-in-action.mp3) ## [Talkabilities - Episode 1 - Getting To Know Us](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/talkabilities-episode-1-getting-to-know-us-PxI8r9PS) _2025-11-20 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ The Altogether Now Project presents 'Talkabilities' hosted by young people from Leicestershire Cares Jack and Ibrahim. In this episode, the young people are joined by Altogether Now Project Manager, Ross and it's an opportunity to introduce themselves as well as the aims of the podcast, recent activities on the project and they also touch on their own experiences of living with SEND. This is the… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/f8dfa769-82b7-4210-9663-1171ee2bc606/audio/d90836e0-2fed-43bf-841f-5252a2e09172/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Chat in the Vil – Episode 1 | Talking Housing with Tia](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/chat-in-the-vil-episode-1-talking-housing-with-tia-9mZkCJfH) _2025-11-16 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ Powering on project & Filigi Presents Welcome to the very first episode of Chat in the Vil! In today’s conversation, host Kara sits down with Tia, a young adult from Coalville, to talk openly about one of the biggest challenges facing young people today: housing. Together they explore: 🏠 Why young adults feel worried about affording a home 💷 The realities of saving, renting, and understanding… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/7a5a8523-e7ce-4245-966d-a3ade430ebcb/audio/40aa747f-85a1-48e0-943d-73d81d11b586/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Ep 65: Blocked Care](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/blocked-care/) _2025-11-11 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith talks with Utah Foster Care clinical support specialist and LCSW Les Harris about blocked care: why it happens, how it impacts foster parents, and practical steps to restore connection. Les explains how chronic stress can suppress the parenting response system, making it difficult to feel joy or affection toward a child, even when we… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/28156/blocked-care.mp3) ## [Ep 64: Building Care Communities](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/ep-64-building-care-communities/) _2025-10-07 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith welcomes Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox to announce the statewide launch of the Care Communities program . After a successful two-year pilot with Utah Foster Care, Care Communities are expanding across the state to provide essential support for foster families and children in care. Abby shares how this initiative was born out of a desire to… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27997/ep-64-building-care-communities.mp3) ## [Black Girl Magic](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/black-girl-magic-podast-6h5D6Im2) _2025-09-17 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ Black Girl Magic Podcast By Leicester council youth services. In this episode Nevaeh, Holly and Nina talk about everything from learning braiding and drumming, to celebrating their culture through artwork, Carnival and football matches. They also open up about important issues such as beauty standards, online safety, racism in schools, and the pressures young Black girls face in everyday life. The… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/8b050653-ea46-4d3d-a855-59fd7bcd7e69/audio/2a197677-3b20-4014-a139-6486df1d835d/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Ep 63: Native Voices](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/native-voices/) _2025-09-09 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , guest host Liz Rivera guides a powerful dialogue with Native leaders and advocates about the importance of culture, tradition, and belonging for Native children in foster care. You’ll hear from: James Toledo ( Utah Division of Indian Affairs ) on how culture provides a foundation for resilience. Stephanie Benally (Native American Specialist, Utah Foster… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27940/native-voices.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yKDtOPaCX31l) _2025-09-09 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Under the Bus episode #3](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/under-the-bus-episode-3-p_chKXpK) _2025-09-08 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ In Episode 3, hosts Trinity, Jas, Hols, and Kenzy sit down to talk about the world of jobs, CVs, and confidence. From the struggles of writing that perfect CV, to the reality of job interviews, to the self-belief it takes to step into any room — we’re keeping it 100% honest. Expect laughs, stories, and advice you can actually use. Whether you’re looking for your first job, chasing a career change,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/9ac15a4b-082c-4659-9b9f-a512350fb66c/audio/a1b1d922-439e-43b8-bc55-15f6295e7d46/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Extraordinary Picture Books: A Stone for Sascha](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/section-d2-a-stone-for-sascha) _2025-08-18 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ Watch now | by Arron Becker [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171274780/68b5821d0eb9538cccb7a49ab47c33cc.mp3) ## [Extraordinary Picture Books: The Red Book series](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/section-d3-the-red-book-series) _2025-08-18 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ Watch now | by Barbara Lehman [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171271387/3d0e894155ff6730682e17df9961f8ee.mp3) ## [Learning is High Sensory!](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/section-c1-learning-is-high-sensory) _2025-08-16 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ Watch now | The importance of getting childhood outside into the natural world. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/171153601/c4ddecc37e62493d7527677485ba0297.mp3) ## [What is Emergent Curriculum?](https://riverbendstudios.substack.com/p/what-is-emergent-curriculum) _2025-08-15 · Mary Ann Biermeier, M.Ed. · INSPIRED teachers_ One of the tenants of the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education is the desire of teachers to implement emergent curriculum. ## [Under the bus episode #2](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/under-the-bus-episode-2-shadloWU) _2025-08-11 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ #UnderTheBusPodcast #WomensFootball #Lionesses Welcome to Under the Bus – the all-female podcast that’s not afraid to speak up, speak out, and call it how we see it. ⚽ In our second episode, we dive deep into the world of women’s saftey in the community and how young females are made to feel. 💬 Real talk. Real stories. No sugarcoating. Because it's about time the spotlight stayed where it… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/f51d5efe-a9de-4a81-92a1-3609851b441f/audio/5bba3c5d-7b4e-4b9a-960c-98e8f5524c74/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [On the roads with Amy & Aaron](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/on-the-roads-with-amy-aaron-vBrNVJIt) _2025-08-07 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ In this first episode of On the roads with Amy & Aaron the pair set up in the Wigston bell street LSFB community hub and speak with the team and some young people about opportunities in the area and what the hub is about and some young peoples grapes with school and lack of things to do, you will also get to hear live the team engaging with new young people to the project straight off the street… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/1358b030-7830-4d78-8add-aea9969d8359/audio/6ee46391-9b65-4146-9b29-86c5ef7bc3b4/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Under the bus](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/under-the-bus-CsmSsud_) _2025-08-05 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ 🎙️ Welcome to Under the Bus – the all-female podcast that’s not afraid to speak up, speak out, and call it how we see it. ⚽ In our very first episode, we dive deep into the world of women’s football – from the glory of England's Euro victory to the grit behind the game that often gets overlooked. We’re talking about players pushing through injuries, the differences in how the women's game is… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/530fafc8-fec1-439e-970a-5877cb89e8e4/audio/73d50cc4-9b5e-48cf-a9ea-71428df56bb7/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Ep 62: Aging Out Strong](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/aging-out-strong/) _2025-08-02 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith sits down with Sheri, a resilient young woman who aged out of Utah’s foster care system and is now thriving as a leader at Angels Landing Foundation. Sheri shares her deeply personal story from entering foster care at age 12 after bravely reporting abuse, to cycling through 13 foster homes, and ultimately finding healing,… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27834/aging-out-strong.mp3) ## [LFR HE SAID EP #2 - Film industry and young people](https://leicestershirecarespodcasts.simplecast.com/episodes/lfr-he-said-ep-2-film-industry-and-young-people-h5ZHrXEM) _2025-07-14 · info@leicestershirecares.co.uk (Leicestershire Cares) · VOICES from Leicestershire Cares_ In this episode of LFR He Said, we explore what the film industry really looks like – especially for young people in Leicestershire. From behind the camera to editing, there’s more opportunity than you might think. We talk with Dan from Create52 about local projects, barriers, and how you can get involved even without fancy gear or big connections. [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/09e4938b-fe6e-47b8-be88-458b1af58d79/episodes/c2ad26a8-9d69-45a3-bfdb-b85b147f3842/audio/820cd620-a2c4-45c5-9638-2293e8b46896/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=i7E92i1E) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fztqsqP8kY2w) _2025-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Ep 61: Support Through Service](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/support-through-service/) _2025-07-08 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith and co-host Tami Carson welcome Melina Moore , Utah Foster Care’s Volunteer Services Manager. Melina shares how individuals and organizations can support foster families across the state—not by fostering, but by volunteering. Learn how opportunities like Kids’ Night Out , Service Saturdays , and event support offer much-needed connection… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27792/support-through-service.mp3) ## [Ep 60: Safe Homes, Strong Kids](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/safe-homes-strong-kids/) _2025-06-03 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ Show Notes: In this special Pride Month episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith and co-host Tami Carson (Director of Community Volunteers at Utah Foster Care) sit down with Adrienne, a longtime foster and adoptive parent and leader of the FLY Cluster—Fostering LGBTQ Youth. Adrienne shares her personal experience raising five adopted children, two of whom identify as queer, and the… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27632/safe-homes-strong-kids.mp3) ## [Ep 59: Common Thread](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/common-thread/) _2025-05-13 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ This week on Fostering Conversations , Amy and Heidi sit down with Rachel Garrett, Utah foster parent and founder of Common Thread , a nonprofit serving teens ages 12–18 who’ve experienced foster care or similar life circumstances. Rachel shares how a small community event grew into a thriving organization that now supports hundreds of teens through joy-filled activities, life skills workshops,… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27553/common-thread.mp3) ## [Ep 58: Celeste Edmunds](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/celeste-edmunds/) _2025-04-08 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this heartfelt episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy Smith is joined by guest co-host Jennie Shepherd, Director of Recruitment, as they welcome Celeste Edmonds—Executive Director of The Christmas Box International and author of Garbage Bag Girl . Celeste shares her inspiring journey from growing up in foster care to leading an organization that supports children in need. She opens up… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27406/celeste-edmunds.mp3) ## [Ep 57: Laura ~ Foster Parent Mentor](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/laura-foster-parent-mentor/) _2025-03-11 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , we welcome Laura, the force behind the popular Instagram account @FosterParenting! Laura shares her journey into foster care, from a spark of interest as a teenager to becoming a foster parent and content creator. We discuss the realities of foster parenting, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the many ways people can support the foster care… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27361/laura-foster-parent-mentor.m4a) ## [Ep 56: Angela Tucker ~ Adoptee Mentoring Society](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/angela-tucker-adoptee-mentoring-society/) _2025-02-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ Episode Summary: In this episode of Fostering Conversations , hosts Amy Smith and Liz Rivera sit down with Angela Tucker, adoptee advocate, mentor, and founder of the Adoptee Mentorship Program. Angela shares her journey from being adopted out of foster care to building a global community for adoptees to connect, heal, and grow. They discuss: Angela’s experience growing up in a multiracial family.… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/27241/angela-tucker-adoptee-mentoring-society.mp3) ## [Ep 55: With Siblings ~ Daniela Coats](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/with-siblings-daniela-coats/) _2025-01-07 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Fostering Conversations , host Amy and co-host Liz Rivera welcome Daniela, founder of With Siblings . Daniela shares her unique perspective as a former biological child (“bio kid”) in a foster family and now as a foster/adoptive parent, social worker, and therapist. Together, they dive into the complex dynamics of supporting bio kids in foster and… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/26945/with-siblings-daniela-coats.mp3) ## [Ep 54: Peter Mutabazi](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/foster-dad-flipper-peter-mutabazi/) _2024-12-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ Episode Summary: In this episode of Fostering Conversations , Amy and Liz are joined by Peter Mutabazi, also known as “Foster Dad Flipper” on Instagram. Peter shares his inspiring journey from being a street child in Uganda to becoming a foster parent in the United States. Over the past nine years, Peter has fostered 45 children, adopted three, and is currently fostering three more. He discusses… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/26937/foster-dad-flipper-peter-mutabazi.mp3) ## [Ep 53: Navigating the Holidays with Trauma](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/navigating-the-holidays-with-trauma/) _2024-11-27 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ \*This episode was originally aired in December 2020 Episode Summary Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care delves into the unique challenges foster families face during the holiday season. Hosts Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera are joined by Dan Kammerlohr and Hope Nichols, counselors from Hope and Healing Counseling, to explore strategies for navigating the season’s complexities. The episode… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/26928/navigating-the-holidays-with-trauma.mp3) ## [Ep 52: Youth Ambassador](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/ufc-youth-ambassador/) _2024-10-09 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of Fostering Conversations , hosts Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera sit down with 15-year-old Freedom, a foster youth with a remarkable story of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. Freedom opens up about her experiences growing up in the foster care system, finding her forever family, and the challenges of fitting in as the only Black person in her adoptive family. Highlights:… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/26785/ufc-youth-ambassador.mp3) ## [Ep 51: Care Communities](https://utahfostercare.org/blog/podcast/care-communities/) _2024-09-10 · Utah Foster Care · Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care_ In this episode of \*Fostering Conversations\*, hosts Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera introduce a new initiative within Utah Foster Care: Care Communities. The program, a two-year pilot spearheaded by First Lady Abby Cox, aims to provide foster families with support teams comprised of community members, businesses, and religious organizations. The discussion highlights the unique challenges foster… [Listen](https://utahfostercare.org/podcast-download/26663/care-communities.mp3)