Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast

Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast

Information about adoption and foster care in Minnesota

  1. 3D AGO

    The Call to Action for Intercountry Adoptee Justice

    Since the end of World War II, over 500,000 children have been adopted from abroad by U.S. citizen parents with the promise of a secure life.  Yet, for many, that promise was broken by a legal oversight that denied them automatic citizenship.  Amanda Cho and Rachel Koelzer will share how this loophole started, the impacts and why it persists today.  We will take an inside look at the Protect Adoptees and American Families (PAAF) Act and learn how you can take action at Adoptees For Justice. Amanda Cho is the Policy Manager for Adoptees for Justice (A4J) & the Alliance for Adoptees and Families (AAF). Rachel Koelzer is the Communications Director for the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium (NAKASEC) and its project, Adoptees For Justice (A4J). (40 mins) April 22, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post The Call to Action for Intercountry Adoptee Justice appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    40 min

  2. APR 8

    Responding to Self-Harm

    Youth self–harm is an increasing mental health challenge. Foster youth are especially susceptible to engaging in self–harm. Charley Joyce, MSW, joins us to discuss the different forms of self–harm, why foster youth self–harm and some considerations in how foster parents might respond to a youth that is self–harming. (40 mins) April 8, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post Responding to Self-Harm appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    40 min

  3. MAR 25

    What the HELP?

    In this episode, we are joined by Heather Van Brunt, Permanency Services Director at Foster Adopt Minnesota. She answers all of our burning questions about the HELP program and shares why it’s such a vital service to families in the adoption, kinship, and foster care community. (30 mins) March 25, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post What the HELP? appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    30 min

  4. MAR 11

    It Can Be a Matter of Life and Death

    Pat Monson, JD & Charley Joyce, MSW are here to talk about the importance of preventative and attentive health care. This March, during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Pat shares the tragic story of her daughter Rachel Ellingson. At age 33, Rachel was living her best life; yet for some time, she was suffering from bowel symptoms. Several doctors said she was too young for colorectal cancer. Rachel tragically lost her fight with cancer on January 6, 2019. In this episode, learn about young-onset colorectal cancer from Rachel’s mom and the important work from the nonprofit, Live Like Rach (livelikerach.org). Pat discusses current information regarding colorectal cancer especially as it applies to young people and Charley Joyce addresses the importance of attentive and preventative health care as it applies to foster youth. (52 mins) March 11, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post It Can Be a Matter of Life and Death appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    52 min

  5. FEB 25

    Growing Together at Every Stage Part 6 – Ages 16 – 25: Guiding Them Toward Their True Selves

    Growing Together At Every Stage Part 6 – Ages 16 – 25: Guiding Them Toward Their True Selves In this six-part series, we are joined by family therapist and author Meg Flynn, who brings us a wealth of knowledge from her work with families and kids for over three decades. In this era of high-pressure parenting and busy family life, Meg reminds us of how we can slow down, find the joy in each stage, and focus on what really matters–safety, connection, and growth. Part 6 dives into guiding older teens and young adults through asking guiding questions and building stronger connections through curiosity. (42 mins) February 25, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post Growing Together at Every Stage Part 6 – Ages 16 – 25: Guiding Them Toward Their True Selves appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    42 min

  6. FEB 11

    Growing Together at Every Stage: Part 5 – 4th to 9th Grade: Sense of Belonging and Healthy Community

    Growing Together At Every Stage Part 5-4th to 9th Grade: Sense of Belonging and Healthy Community In this six-part series, we are joined by family therapist and author Meg Flynn, who brings us a wealth of knowledge from her work with families and kids for over three decades. In this era of high-pressure parenting and busy family life, Meg reminds us of how we can slow down, find the joy in each stage, and focus on what really matters–safety, connection, and growth. Part 5 addresses peer rejection, tackling homework, and building belonging and self-acceptance. (36 mins) February 11, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post Growing Together at Every Stage: Part 5 – 4th to 9th Grade: Sense of Belonging and Healthy Community appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    36 min

  7. JAN 28

    Growing Together at Every Stage: Part 4 – School Aged Children

    In this six-part series, we are joined by family therapist and author Meg Flynn, who brings us a wealth of knowledge from her work with families and kids for over three decades. In this era of high-pressure parenting and busy family life, Meg reminds us of how we can slow down, find the joy in each stage, and focus on what really matters–safety, connection, and growth. Growing Together at Every Stage, Part 4-School Aged Children – Achievement, Comparison, and Vulnerability. In Part 4: School Aged Children – Achievement, Comparison, and Vulnerability, Meg gives concrete ways to connect and support youth as they enter school and begin to compare themselves to their peers. (36 mins) January 28, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post Growing Together at Every Stage: Part 4 – School Aged Children appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    36 min

  8. JAN 14

    Growing Together at Every Stage Part 3-Preschoolers

    In this six-part series, we are joined by family therapist and author Meg Flynn, who brings us a wealth of knowledge from her work with families and kids for over three decades. In this era of high-pressure parenting and busy family life, Meg reminds us of how we can slow down, find the joy in each stage, and focus on what really matters–safety, connection, and growth. In Part 3 – Preschoolers: Celebrating Their Emerging Personalities and Valuing Their Ideas, Meg gives concrete ways to connect and support preschoolers sense of play. (29 mins) January 14, 2026 This podcast is eligible for a Certificate of Completion if you complete a Post Podcast Test Test The post Growing Together at Every Stage Part 3-Preschoolers appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

    29 min
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