Foster Carolinas

About Foster Carolinas

In every episode of Foster Carolina the Executive Director and co-founder of The Least of These Carolinas will share about real foster care issues. She has a heart for children and is a great advocate for their needs. Susanna and her husband, Sean, became involved in orphan ministry in 2009 when they became foster parents. They have fostered long term placements and have grown their family by adoption through foster care. Susanna has a desire to help the children of her community and help restore hope in in their broken lives.

Publisher

Least of These Carolinas

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Mar 2021

Latest episode

23 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Dec 2024

   Where the Heart Meets the System - with Konecka Drakeford

   In this final episode of the year we sit down with Konecka Drakeford, from Gaston County DSS, and explore the intricacies of foster care, focusing on the daily responsibilities of social workers, the challenges faced in finding placements, and the critical need for more foster homes, especially for teenagers. Konecka emphasizes the importance of community support, training for foster parents, and personal experiences that highlight the emotional rewards and challenges of fostering. 00:00 Introduction to Foster Care and Licensing 06:37 The Need for Foster Homes 11:00 Challenges of the Holiday Season 15:04 Advice for Aspiring Social Workers 18:50 Requirements for Becoming a Foster Parent 21:54 Community Support and Collaboration 🕒 New episode drops every Monday 🎧 Listen on all major podcast platforms Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lotcarolinas) Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/lotcarolinas%E2%81%A0)

2. 

   16 Dec 2024

   From Trauma to Triumph: Trent's Inspiring Journey

   Tiffany Jothen speaks with Trent Taylor, a former foster youth and co-founder of Watch Me Rise, about healing from trauma and the power of community support.

3. 

   2 Dec 2024

   I learned to divorce my story from victim to victor with Derek Clark

   Derek Clark, a former foster youth turned motivational speaker, shares how his traumatic childhood transformed into a beacon of hope and resilience, empowering listeners to take responsibility for their lives and support foster youth.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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