Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast

Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast


Latest Episodes

Let’s Talk – The Overlooked Child (Part 1)
March 27, 2024

In part one of this two-part series, we will focus on elementary – middle school age children.  Don’t feel intimidated and disregarded!  Here’s how to make sure special education surrogates and foster

Let’s Talk – Lived Experiences and Complexities of Adoption
March 13, 2024

Join us to hear how Amy Wilkerson, LICSW, helps individuals find the courage to live their lives authentically while staying in connection with themselves and others. Amy is a transracial and interna

Let’s Talk – UMOJA [OO-mo-jah] is Swahili for unity!
February 28, 2024

Join us to learn how UMOJA MN inspires families to reflect on the beautiful ways African Americans have contributed to the development of humanity. Our guest, Queen Jacobs, is the program director at

Let’s Talk – A Conversation to Authentically Support BIPOC Families
February 14, 2024

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities face barriers from racism, discrimination, cultural insensitivity, and cultural stigma. Hear from Tatiana Bergum and Tatianna Kirk how the wo

Let’s Talk – Human Trafficking in Minnesota and Beyond
January 30, 2024

Please join us for a thought-provoking conversation with two human trafficking experts committed to achieving social justice. Our webinars cover sensitive topics such as grief, trauma, abuse, neglect,

Let’s Talk – How to Regulate the Regulators – For School Professionals
January 17, 2024

Please join us for a discussion on how we can support the regulatory systems of those supporting and regulating children. We have many offerings for children to learn regulation, but not many to suppo

Let’s Talk – What is a Special Education Surrogate?
January 03, 2024

Martha Lippitt, Char Matheson, and Norma Graham (2023 Distinguished Service Award recipient) will share how they ensure quality and meaningful education for children under state guardianship through t

Let’s Talk – The Gifts We Can Give Our Youth Over the Holidays
December 20, 2023

Please join us for a podcast conversation with TJ Hewett, a licensed independent clinical social worker. We will discuss how can we prepare our youth for the holidays and be mindful of transitions: lo

Let’s Talk – ‘Twas the Night Before Holiday Break
December 06, 2023

Make your list and check it twice before the holiday season approaches! Learn from two school based mental health providers how to keep silent nights where all is calm and bright during your holiday

Let’s Talk – RAD Therapeutic Approach to the Holidays
November 21, 2023

Join us for a discussion with Karen Poitras, Therapeutic Respite Provider and Therapeutic Parenting Coach. We will cover how to handle the stress of holidays and family gatherings while remaining ther