Resource Families Thrive

Stanford Sierra Youth and Families
Resource Families Thrive

Podcast by Stanford Sierra Youth and Families

  1. NOV 24

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 33: Seasons of Giving

    For the past few years we have talked a lot about two primary ways people can help children and families who are supported by different systems of care: providing foster care and mentoring. There are, of course, other ways that you could be involved in supporting your community- and one of those is through charitable giving. While people think about giving most around holidays, this is a year-round endeavor coordinated by our Philanthropy team. Jessica Kreb from Philanthropy joins us for this episode to share how people like you support our programs year-round. For more information give us a call at (916) 344-0199 or visit our website at SSYAF.ORG.

    24 min

  2. NOV 19

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 1: Foster Permanency

    Updated November of 2024! Welcome to Stanford Sierra Youth & Families' introductory episode of Resource Families Thrive! We hope you learn more about our agency, the people who will be working with families like yours, and how you can get involved to support youth and families in our communities! For more information please visit our website at SSYAF.ORG or give us a call at (916) 344-0199.

    59 min

  3. SEP 25

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 32: Putting Kin First

    Research shows us that when a child or teen stays in their community, with people they already know, the impacts of entry into the foster care system are reduced. This is called Kinship Care, and is increasing in priority through legislation and policy changes. This month we're joined by Risha from our Family & Youth Partnership program, sharing her lived experience as a kinship caregiver. To learn more about our kinship supports including the approval process, call (916) 344-0199 or visit our website at SSYAF.ORG.

    23 min

  4. AUG 4

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 31: Director's Update 2024

    This time of year is a great time to think back on what we have done in the Foster Care realm, and what we are looking forward to doing. Who better to explore with than our Program Director, Danielle Paminto? In this episode we discuss some of the driving factors behind our program and operations, and some of the upcoming changes to the foster care system as a whole. To learn more contact us at (916) 344-0199 or visit our website at SSYAF.org. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by guests and the host are their own and do not always reflect the positions or policies of the organization as a whole.

    45 min

  5. JUN 26

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 30: Breaking Cycles

    In the past we have talked about terms like “generational foster care,” and the ways cycles happen in our systems. Cycles of abuse, neglect, hurt feelings, loss, or grief. How do we break those cycles and replace them with something new- healing, love, family, or permanency? It is our great pleasure to be joined by Will Gabri, one of our Board Members, who shares his experiences from being a former foster youth to a resource parent and, eventually, adoptive parent. To learn more call us at (916) 344-0199 or visit our website at SSYAF.ORG.

    55 min

  6. MAY 1

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 29: Nothing About Us Without Us

    When a child or teen enters foster care they may feel a loss of voice or autonomy. A lot of decisions are made for them- where they live, maybe where they go to school, timelines for major events like reunification, adoption, or emancipation. To ensure youth always have a seat at the table and a voice, we have Youth Advocates who help them to advocate for themselves. To learn more about being a resource parent for older youth or teens in care, call (916) 344-0199 or visit or website at SSYAF.ORG.

    49 min

  7. 06/21/2023

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 28- Diversity. Equity. Inclusion

    In previous episodes we have discussed systemic disparities across systems of care. We know that young people of color, those from the lgbtq+ population, those with visible and invisible disabilities, and any other marginalized group may be overlooked, not receive the supports they really need, or have a harder time finding permanency with a supportive family. This month we are focusing on the steps our organization takes to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information contact us at (916) 344-0199 or visit our website at SSYAF.ORG

    47 min

  8. 05/31/2023

    Resource Families Thrive Ep. 27: The Garden Of Families

    Our previous program director used to say that social workers are Masters of Seeding and Watering (MSW). When a family is with us for a while and adding children to their families, what are we doing but helping a beautiful garden to grow? This foster care awareness month we are joined by Irik Edens, whose family has fostered and adopted children from the system and made sure each child's family of origin remains connected to them, creating a rich and healing environment for everyone. For more information call us at (916) 368-5114 or visit our website at SSYAF.ORG.

    39 min
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Podcast by Stanford Sierra Youth and Families

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  • Creator
    Stanford Sierra Youth and Families
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    Resource Families Thrive

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