Latest Episodes
Episode 17
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November 02, 2021
Book Talk: What Happened to You?
In Utah, there are around 2,700 children in foster care at any given time and some 1,300 licensed foster/adoptive families. Children in foster care...
00:48:06
Episode 16
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October 05, 2021
Ep 16: Understanding Substance Use Disorder
“The number of cases of children entering the foster care system due to parental drug use has more than doubled since 2000, according to ...
00:25:18
Episode 15
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September 07, 2021
First Star Academy and Impact Scholars
A college or trade school degree can be a game changer for young people who have experienced foster care. In the September edition of...
00:24:55
Episode 14
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August 04, 2021
Ep 14: LGBTQ Kids: What Foster Parents Need to Know
“Professionals who work with youth need to understand the lives and unique challenges of the LGBTQ youth they serve and the implications of policies,...
00:29:37
Episode 13
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July 08, 2021
Episode 13: Teen Speak
Did you know that 1 in 10 teens say that they don’t have a trusted adult that they can turn to? The Utah Department...
00:28:52
Episode 12
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June 14, 2021
1st Anniversary Episode
“Supporting a child and their family in reunification is a selfless and loving gift that foster parents offer to thousands of families every year....
00:32:13