Episode 7: A Day In The Life Of A Foster Parent
In this episode I walk through a typical day in the life of a foster parent. I start with the simple truth that matters most. Take the word foster away and what you have is a parent’s day. Mornings are about routine and reliability. Breakfast. School bags. A calm start. For many children that consistency builds trust and safety.
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Episode 5: How Does Trauma Informed Care Shape Everything We Do?In this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), explores what it really means to be trauma-informed — and why it shapes every part…
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Episode 6: How does Extra Special Parents partner with the DSS?In this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), shares how his agencies collaborate with Virginia’s Department of Social Services (…
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Episode 10: The Top 5 Myths About FosteringIn this episode, CEO Richard Kingswell from FosterVA and Extra Special Parents tackles five of the most common myths that stop people from exploring foster care.