91 episodes
Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast
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- Kids & Family
The Foster Adopt Minnesota podcast features real adoption professionals helping those who are interested in adopting and fostering Minnesota kids in foster care.
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Let’s Talk – Navigating Transitions to Adulthood in Adoption
Transitioning to adulthood is a challenging time for any person. For children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, or neglect, moving into independence can be even more complex. They may have some delays in social skills, emotional regulation, or development. Meeting children where they are at, honoring their desires to be independent, and helping…
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Let’s Talk – Minnesota Law Change: Adoptee Access to Original Birth Records
Minnesota legislature made significant changes to laws governing access to original birth record information for adult adopted persons. On July 1, 2024, Minnesota will become the fifteenth state in the United States to affirm or restore the right of all adopted people to request and obtain their own original birth certificates (OBC). Join us as…
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Let’s Talk – Stories Connect (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Stories Connect, we are joined by Dan and Emily, who share about the importance of a network of support when becoming foster and adoptive parents. They also share valuable insights and answer commonly asked questions to help inform those considering becoming foster or adoptive parents. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook…
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Let’s Talk – Stories Connect (Part 1)
May is National Foster Care Month. To show appreciation for the care foster parents provide and encourage others to consider fostering, we are hearing the foster care journey of Dan and Emily. In part 1 of this two-part series, Emily will join us and share their experience of providing foster care for over 15 years,…
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Let’s Talk – FAQ’s of Adoption and Foster Care in MN!
I’m too old, I’m too young, I live by myself, I don’t own a home…. Googling your commonly asked questions about adoption and foster care in Minnesota can lead you down the rabbit hole of confusion. Join us to hear the correct answers from Foster Adopt Minnesota staff as they share frequently asked questions from…
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Let’s Talk – The Overlooked Child (Part 2)
In part two of this two-part series, we will focus on high school youth and how transition planning is crucial with this age group. Just like part one, we’ll help make sure special education surrogates and foster parent voices, ideas, concerns are heard at special education meetings. FOSTER ADOPT MINNESOTA Website | Facebook | Youtube