194. Our Kids' Thoughts On Our Foster Care Journey

A Force To Be Reckoned With

How has foster care affected our kids and our family as a whole?
Join us as we sit down with our kids, Carter and Liberty, as they open up about the rollercoaster of emotions and the surprising ways in which fostering has reshaped our lives. This isn't just about the love we share; it's a raw and authentic look into the real-life effects of opening our hearts and our home to children in need.
Our journey through fostering is one that interweaves laughter with tears, teaching us about strength, empathy, and the profound impact we can have on each other's lives. From the initial excitement of becoming a foster family to the difficult goodbyes and the lessons in between, we peel back the layers of our experience. Listen to personal stories that reveal the challenges and rewards from the varied perspectives within our own family, offering insights that may resonate with anyone considering this life-changing path.
As we wrap up our candid conversation, we reflect on the growth and gratitude that fostering has instilled in all of us. It's about more than just our story—it's an invitation to recognize the transformative power of love and care in the foster care journey. We share experiences that have not only changed the trajectory of our lives but also the lives of the children we've been privileged to foster. This episode is an open book to our hearts and an exploration of the undeniable impact foster care has on individuals and communities alike.
Episode Highlights:

• Meet our special guests!
• What our kids' first thoughts were about foster care.
• Is there a need for more foster families?
• What has it been like for our kids to share our home?
• Would our kids choose foster care if given the choice?
• The effects foster care has had on our family.
• What has been the hardest part?

Links Mentioned in Episode/Find More on A Force to Be Reckoned With:

• Jointheforce.us
• Follow us on Instagram @bethanyadkins
• Find us on Youtube!
• Episode 58. PARENTING: Our Family Pledge

This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Chapitres

1. Family Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Life Before Foster Care and Bonding (00:05:20)

3. Importance of Foster Care Families (00:12:23)

4. Family Reflections on Foster Care (00:21:51)

5. Family Reflections on Foster Care Experience (00:30:23)

6. Learning From Foster Care Experiences (00:36:37)

7. The Power of Foster Care (00:43:13)