Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care find belonging in both family and community.
The Foster Friendly Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Courtney Williams, Brian Mavis, Travis Vangsnes
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95 episodes
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Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care find belonging in both family and community.
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Recent Episodes
June 24, 2026
Foster Care 101: A Back to the Basics Guide to Foster Parenting
Hosts Brian, Travis, and Courtney explore the realities of foster care placements, intake, and the first month after placement, offering insights for foster parents and the community.
June 10, 2026
Tumbleweeds to Triumph: Advocacy and Hope for Foster Youth with Paula Yost
Host Brian Mavis and Courtney Williams interview attorney and clinician Paula Yost about her advocacy for foster youth, highlighting the impact of personal experience and the need for unconditional love and hope.
May 27, 2026
Keeping it Real: What Every Foster Parent Needs to Know with Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley
Host Brian Mavis interviews Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley about the realities and rewards of foster parenting, offering insights for prospective families.
95 total episodes available with 8 transcripts
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