Fostering Voices Podcast

Fostering Voices Podcast An open conversation about foster care, adversity, and the difference that we can all make.

Today, we pause.We remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country—and the families who ...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause.

We remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country—and the families who carry that loss every day.

At Fostering Voices, we’re especially mindful that freedom isn’t free. It’s built on sacrifice, courage, and a deep love for others. Those same values show up in the lives of the children and families we serve—resilience, hope, and the power of community.

As we gather with loved ones today, may we hold space for remembrance, gratitude, and reflection.

We remember. We honor. We don’t forget.


05/20/2026

“Community isn’t just about being together—it’s about doing life together.”

According to the U.S. Public Health Service, people who report a weak sense of community are nearly 𝟱𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 to experience poor mental health. Even more sobering—social disconnection carries a mortality risk comparable to 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭𝟱 𝗰𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

This month, let’s be intentional.
Reach out. Check in. Show up.

With our family.
With our friends.
With our neighbors.
With our community.

In this clip from Episode 228 of the Fostering Voices Podcast: Empowering Vulnerable Youth in Uncertain Times, Kim Vehon shares a powerful truth: too many young adults are navigating life without a single person they can rely on when things get hard.

You don’t have to be everything—but you can be someone.

🎧 Listen to the full episode below.



Episode: https://pod.link/1342406624/episode/NjgzMjRjNGQtYjg5Yy00YjJjLWEzNWYtZDFiNTJiMjc4Mjgx

05/13/2026

A 450% increase… that has to be a good thing, right?! 👀

A new episode of the Fostering Voices Podcast is out now, and this week we’re tackling the uncomfortable conversation around ma*****na use and the impact it’s having on youth and young adults.

Is it helping? Is it harming? What are we missing in the conversation?

Join us as we take a deeper look and open the door for honest discussion. Let’s have a conversation.

05/01/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆.

We know our kids are struggling—and we’ve talked about how to parent in a way that empowers. But what’s really at the heart of healing?

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁: 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆.

What if, instead of reacting, we leaned in with questions? What might change in the way we connect?

Have you followed the Fostering Voices Podcast yet? This is a space for authentic conversations with real people—many of them experts—where we learn, grow, and remind ourselves that we’re not in this alone. We all want the same thing: to better support our kids, young adults, and communities.

If this resonates, 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 who needs to be part of this conversation.

🎧 Listen now: Linktr.ee/FosteringVoices and a special thank you to Meagan for sharing your insight and helping our youth thrive.

05/01/2026

It’s Fostering Voices Friday.

In our first clip, we talked about the reality that many of our youth are struggling with their mental health.

So now the question becomes: How do we parent and support in a way that provides structure and boundaries—while still giving our kids what they truly need… connection and a sense of self-worth?

This part of the conversation challenges us to think differently about how we show up.

Episode 207: What Is Happening With Our Teens? Linktr.ee/fosteringvoices



05/01/2026

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Today, we’re revisiting our conversation with Meagan Ku—diving into the growing crisis facing our kids and young adults… many of them struggling in silence.

So the question is: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

If this conversation matters to you, we’d love for you to lean in and be part of it.

Listen to Episode 207 | What Is Happening With Our Teens? Here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UDXEbhnZtgekysbcLc47c?si=7c1659f780ab4988

04/23/2026

🔔 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🔔

Sometimes in the world of foster care and adoption, there are hurdles that can add frustration when all you’re trying to do is support a child in need. But what happens when those barriers stand in the way of permanency and adoption?

In this episode of the Fostering Voices Podcast, we sit down with Leah and Brian from the Gift of Adoption Fund to explore how families are supported as they welcome youth who have faced adversity into permanent, loving homes.

With more than 6,500 children served and over $22 million in adoption funding provided, their work is creating tangible pathways to stability, connection, and belonging.

We’re grateful for organizations like Gift of Adoption Fund that help bridge the gap and make permanency more possible for families and youth alike.

🎧 Listen to this episode and others at linktr.ee/fosteringvoices 👈

04/08/2026

Isolation is one of the most common challenges we hear from the youth and young adults we serve.

A new episode of the 𝘍𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 is now live, and in this conversation, we explore what it truly looks like to break through that isolation and show up with meaningful support.

So many young people feel like they are navigating life on their own, and that sense of disconnection doesn’t just affect them—it ripples into families, relationships, and every part of their support system.

Join us as we sit down with Wendi Cross, author of 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 and CEO of xHope, to get curious about 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 and uncover the deeper need behind it all: 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

This is a powerful conversation about being seen, supported, and reminded that no one is meant to do life alone. 🎙️💙

03/24/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬.

In today’s new episode of the Fostering Voices Podcast, we sit down with Estefana Johnson to explore an important question: How do we empower vulnerable youth in uncertain times?

These conversations are a privilege—because they reflect the real challenges facing not only the youth we serve, but all of us. Let’s be honest: the world can feel overwhelming at times. So how do we stay grounded, find the good in the everyday, and play a role in creating a safer, more supportive community for those we encounter?

This episode is honest, thoughtful, and deeply human—and it’s one we want you to be part of.

🎧 Listen now at linktr.ee/fosteringvoices and join the conversation.

03/19/2026

Fostering Voices Podcast: Episode 226

With so many people facing mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what to do when a crisis arises.

Retired Mesa Police Sergeant and Mesa Public Schools Head of Security, Al Moore, joins us to talk about how to recognize when it’s time to be concerned—and when it’s time to call 911.

This episode is packed with practical insight and meaningful conversation. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to listen:
linktr.ee/fosteringvoices

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