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Episodes from From Foster to Forever
Finding Her Son After 47 Years: Birth Mother Janet Munro Shares Her Story
Every adoption story has multiple perspectives—but we don't often hear directly from birth mothers.In this deeply moving episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel Fulginiti speaks with Janet Munro, host of the Roots and Branches Adoption Stories podcast, about placing her son for adoption in 1970,…
Creating Connection: A Foster-to-Adopt Family's Legacy Through Stories | Mark & Jenna Marino
What happens when a foster-to-adopt family channels their journey into creativity, imagination, and storytelling?In this heartwarming episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel sits down with father-daughter writing team Mark and Genevieve Marino to share the remarkable story of how their family was…
Why I Became a Foster Parent—and Why I'd Do It Again | Susan Devine
What happens when a school employee opens her home to two brothers in foster care just days before Christmas?In this heartfelt episode of From Foster to Forever, host Rachel Fulginiti sits down with foster parent Susan Devine, who shares her powerful experience fostering two brothers through the…
From Foster Youth to Father of Five: Rob Scheer on Foster Care, Adoption, and Permanency
What does it take to break the cycle of trauma and create a forever family?In this powerful episode of From Foster to Forever, host Rachel Fulginiti sits down with foster care advocate, author, and Comfort Cases founder Dr. Rob Scheer.Rob's story begins in foster care. As one of ten children…
Raising a Black Teen in a Mostly White Community | Transracial Adoption: Kat Parvin
What happens when a white foster-to-adopt family adopts a Black teenager in a small rural community with very little diversity?In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel talks with foster and adoptive mom Kat Parvin about transracial adoption through…
An LGBTQ Dad’s Journey Through Trauma, Adoption & Unconditional Love with Ron Platt
We're diving deep into the heartwarming yet challenging journey of foster care and adoption with Ron Platt, a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ parenting. Ron's story kicks off with his own experiences navigating the foster system and how he became an adoptive dad to a young boy who faced incredible adversity.…
Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo
Host Rachel Fulginiti is joined by returning guests Jen Lilley—a successful Hollywood actress who followed a deep calling to foster and ultimately fostered to adopt two children—and Dr. John DeGarmo, a nationally recognized foster care expert who has fostered over 60 children and adopted multiple…
Birth Order: How It Affects Fostering and Adopting with Dr. Robert Hurst
Today, we’re unpacking the fascinating world of birth order and its impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to fostering and adoption. We've got Dr. Robert Hurst, a total whiz on this topic, joining us to dish out insights from his book, "Life's Fingerprint." It’s not just about knowing…
Why Foster Kids Struggle with Food, ADHD & Addiction (Root Causes with Kamy Moussavi)
Why do so many children—especially those in foster care or adoption—struggle with food, weight, and self-regulation?In this episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel sits down with Kami Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to uncover the real root causes behind childhood eating issues, ADHD, and…
Money, Foster Care & the Real Cost of Growing Your Family (with Dylan Snowden)
Thinking about foster care or adoption—but unsure how to prepare financially? Dealing with challenging finances already?In this episode of From Foster to Forever, I sit down with financial coach Dylan Snowden to talk about one of the most overlooked (and often overwhelming) parts of the journey:…
Single Mom by Choice While Fostering - Life update with Maryanne Grant
She was fostering two toddlers and still waiting to adopt — so she decided to have a baby on her own...When Maryanne Grant first came on the show, she was in the middle of a long, uncertain foster-to-adopt journey with two young siblings. Now she’s back with a life update — and so much has…
Play Therapy, Trauma & Healing: What Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know
In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of From Foster to Forever, I sit down with child therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to explore what foster and adoptive parents really need to understand about childhood trauma, attachment, and healing.Stacy specializes in play therapy, a…