Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast

Let's Talk: A Foster Adopt Minnesota Podcast


Latest Episodes

Let’s Talk – While You’re Waiting (and still waiting) for an Adoptive Placement
September 14, 2022

Im licensed and there are hundreds of children in Minnesota who need adoptive families immediately. Why is this taking so long! Many adoptive families find themselves asking this question after

Let’s Talk – An Intro to Defiance & Disrespect: Battles with Homework and Chores
August 31, 2022

Were back with Brenda Benning discussing topics well cover in our September 13th webinar: Defiance & Disrespect: Battles with Homework and Chores. Listeners, be sure to register for the webinar

Let’s Talk – The Back-to-School Transition
August 17, 2022

With school days just around the corner, families would like more than just a back-to-school supply list to help them prepare. For the first of our two-part series, we will

Let’s Talk – Know Your Rights: Kinship
August 03, 2022

Join us to learn more about the law for relatives or kin who are a permanency resource for a child in foster care. MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT

Let’s Talk – Zero Kids Waiting Series: Episode 2: Commonly Asked Questions
July 20, 2022

Join our Q&A to hear what adoptive families are asking, resources available for potential adoptive parents and those inquiring about waiting children. MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook:h

Let’s Talk – Autism: What You Need to Know
July 06, 2022

What is Autism? How is it diagnosed? Why is it so prevalent? These questions will be addressed by an expert on the topic. Dr. Reeve is a child and adolescent

Let’s Talk – Disruption/Dissolution of Adoptions
June 22, 2022

Join us for the very complex and difficult topic of disruption and dissolution of pre-adoption or adoptive families. Well look at the grief, trauma, and how to hold compassion for

Let’s Talk – Zero Kids Waiting Series: Episode 1: Recruitment
June 08, 2022

Join ZKW Recruitment Coordinator, Kim Sacay, to learn more about the many Minnesota children waiting for safe, loving, and permanent families. Kim will fill us in about the need, the…

Let’s Talk – Family Matters: A Conversation About Transracial Families and Kinship Care
May 25, 2022

Nefertiti Austin, author of the bestseller Motherhood So White joins us today to discuss the complications and nuances of providing kinship care and caring for children of color in white…

Let’s Talk – Foster Care 101 – Part 13: Family Impact on Foster Care
May 11, 2022

Join us as Brandon Jensen helps foster parents navigate the impact of foster care on their relationships.   MN ADOPT Website: www.mnadopt.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mnADOPT Youtube: https: