Foster Care, Adoption, and Beyond: Untold Stories

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FAB untold stories integrates  story telling, research, and expert interviews to shed light on the complexity of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness, and related social work and urban topics, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and building a more compassionate world. The host, Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina, is a professor, social scientist, and author. Her research includes the study of the foster, adopt, homeless youth community, and she is also a former foster and homeless youth and foster-adopt parent.  Follow on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ Learn more about guest speaking, consultation, and research: zaydasorrellmedina.com

  1. MAY 11

    Episode 30 | Supporting Foster Care, Adoption, Homeless Youth Inclusion in Policy and Practice

    Send us Fan Mail Here, I discuss how organizations, schools, and government can promote the inclusion of individuals of a foster care, adoption, homeless youth background through policy and practice. To learn more about my research or consultation and guest speaking, visit zaydasorrellmedina.com Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    17 min

  2. APR 12

    Episode 29 | Foster Care Resilience

    Send us Fan Mail Are you in foster care or a transitional foster age youth? In this episode, I share tips based on life experience to strengthen youth resilience while going through foster care and beyond.  Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    13 min

  3. MAR 11

    Episode 28 | Seeing the Glass Half Full

    Send us Fan Mail Drawing from the framework of synchronicity and a strengths-based perspective, I reflect on how our woes may be points of beauty concomitantly creating lifelong friendships and family.  Share this episode with someone you know who may benefit from this lesson.   Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    8 min

  4. FEB 11

    Episode 27 | 3 Trauma Informed Strategies for Working with the Foster Adoption Community

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I draw from research and personal experience to share three trauma-informed strategies for working with individuals of foster care and adoption background. Learn more about my research, guest speaking, and research collaboration by visiting zaydasorrellmedina.com. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    11 min
  5. Episode 26 | 5 Life lessons: From the Trenches to the Light

    JAN 1

    Episode 26 | 5 Life lessons: From the Trenches to the Light

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share 5 life lessons allowing for living life with more intention and purpose. Happy New Years to those listening to this in the New Year! To learn more about my advocacy and research visit zaydasorrellmedina.com OR for speaking and consulting zsmresearchandeducation.com.  Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    16 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    Episode 25 | Como Apoyar a los Padres de Adopción y de Cuidado de Crianza

    Send us Fan Mail Como puedo  apoyar a mis clientes, estudiantes, o amigos que son padres adoptivos o de cuidado de crianza? Escuche este episodio para aprender más.  Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    13 min

  7. 10/11/2025

    Episode 24 | 5 Equity-Minding Teaching Strategies

    Send us Fan Mail Teachers, professors, and educators: Let’s get real about how we can increase access to the curriculum for all students, including foster/homeless youth, adoptees, and other vulnerable populations. In this episode, I share 5 practical techniques for enhancing equity in the classroom. Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    23 min

  8. 09/12/2025

    Episode 23 | Nonprofits Making a Difference: Interview with Dexter O'Connell, Safe Place for Youth

    Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights the vital role nonprofits play in addressing youth homelessness in Los Angeles. We’re joined by Guest Dexter O’Connell, Director of Youth Policy and Advocacy at Safe Place for Youth (SPY), who shares with us the impactful work that SPY is doing to address youth homelessness and the secret ingredient that makes their work effective.  About Safe Place for Youth Web: www.safeplaceforyouth.org Get involved: https://www.safeplaceforyouth.org/get_involved Donate: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/dmqdeQ?vid=1kb49o Support the show About Me Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina is a professor, social scientist, former foster and homeless youth, foster adoptive parent, author, and advocate.  Speaking  zsmresearchandeducation.com Support the Show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2171073/supporthttps://cash.app/$ZaydaSorrellMedinaEpisode Schedule A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.  Social Media https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/https://www.facebook.com/drzayda/

    30 min
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FAB untold stories integrates  story telling, research, and expert interviews to shed light on the complexity of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness, and related social work and urban topics, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and building a more compassionate world. The host, Dr. Zayda Sorrell Medina, is a professor, social scientist, and author. Her research includes the study of the foster, adopt, homeless youth community, and she is also a former foster and homeless youth and foster-adopt parent.  Follow on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zaydasorrellmedina/ Learn more about guest speaking, consultation, and research: zaydasorrellmedina.com

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