Latest Episodes
Episode 49
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July 02, 2024
Ep 49: Looking Back ~ 25 Years of Utah Foster Care
What began as a bold experiment in Utah now celebrates 25 years of nurturing families and transforming lives. As we reflect on a quarter-century...
00:49:12
Episode 48
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June 04, 2024
Ep. 48: Mama Dragons: Celebrating LGBTQ Children
In this podcast episode, hosts Deborah Linder and Liz Rivera discuss the challenges and support systems for families with LGBTQ children, particularly focusing on...
00:26:54
May 21, 2024
Bonus Episode: Special Hearts
The bonus episode titled "Special Hearts" centers around the theme of special needs foster care, spotlighting the experiences and insights of foster parents who...
00:25:17
Episode 47
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May 07, 2024
Ep 47: Utah's Foster Parent Shortage
Wouldn’t it be great to see foster homes waiting for children, rather than children waiting for homes? Unfortunately, Utah is nowhere near having enough...
00:28:06
Episode 46
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April 02, 2024
Ep 46: Cultural Perspectives in Foster Care
In this enlightening podcast, Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera from Utah Foster Care engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Nikki Walker, Director of Diversity,...
00:26:31
Episode 44
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March 05, 2024
Ep 45: Shifting the Focus
Shifting the Focus. Policies on adoption have often focused on adoptive parents, rather than the well being of adoptees and birth parents. The Open...
00:22:17