ReStoried

8. Navigating Relationships with Biological Families in Foster Care


Listen Later

One of the most common fears that people have when beginning their Foster Care journey is what their relationship with the child’s biological family will look like.

Will they view you as an enemy or someone who is on their side? 

Join us in this episode as we share our initial perspectives on biological family relationships, exploring how these perspectives underwent transformative shifts throughout our journeys. 

We will share how we navigate these intricate relationships with practical tips and advice that go beyond the surface. We are also diving into the evolving fostering landscape and sharing ways to be armed with realistic expectations. 

Through this episode, we hope you receive fresh insight, an exploration of hope, transformation, and the profound impact of connection with biological families.


Episode Highlights: 

  • What is your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?
  • The initial perspective of bio families when first starting foster care.
  • Practical tips and advice on building relationships with biological families.
  • Loving biological families.
  • Should you give out your phone number to Biological families? 
  • The importance of setting healthy boundaries.
  • Different ideas for communication with biological families.
  • The value of biological families. 


Find More on Hope Bridge:

  • Visit Our Website 
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Follow us on Facebook 
  • Foster Our Community Instagram 


Links Mentioned in this Episode: 

  • Our Family Wizard
  • Google Voice 
  • Get Your Free Footprint PDF Here


This show has been produced by
Adkins Media Co.

Register for the FASD Workshop

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

ReStoriedBy Hope Bridge/Adkins Media Co.

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

18 ratings


More shows like ReStoried

View all
Breakpoint by Colson Center

Breakpoint

2,989 Listeners

The World and Everything In It by WORLD Radio

The World and Everything In It

6,961 Listeners

The Forgotten Podcast by The Forgotten Initiative

The Forgotten Podcast

526 Listeners

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey by Blaze Podcast Network

Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

20,091 Listeners

The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble

The Bible Recap

35,216 Listeners

Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda by Harris Creek Baptist Church

Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda

4,516 Listeners

With The Perrys by The Perrys

With The Perrys

6,903 Listeners

Dateline NBC by NBC News

Dateline NBC

47,696 Listeners

The Pour Over by The Pour Over

The Pour Over

3,859 Listeners

In Totality with Megan Ashley by Megan Ashley

In Totality with Megan Ashley

4,396 Listeners

The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast by CandyRock

The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast

3,722 Listeners

The Foster Friendly Podcast by Courtney Williams, Brian Mavis, Travis Vangsnes

The Foster Friendly Podcast

33 Listeners

Every Child Belongs by Kim Botto

Every Child Belongs

15 Listeners