Fostering Parenthood Episode 1
Know your roots know your health In this episode we ll hear from a former foster youth on how learning about her Indigenous roots could have helped her during her pregnancy
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Know your roots know your health In this episode we ll hear from a former foster youth on how learning about her Indigenous roots could have helped her during her pregnancy
Breaking the cycle Voices of trafficking survivors in foster care This episode will give caregivers a new understanding of what youth in care who 8217 ve experienced abuse and or commercial sexual exploitation go through and how to support them
Fostering open communication with neurodivergent non binary youth This episode will bring the perspective of a caregiver currently fostering a neurodivergent transgender male youth in care
8220 Remember you were a teenager once 8221 How to support pregnant and parenting youth In this episode we will explore the experiences of youth in care who faced the challenges of homelessness and teen pregnancy and discover new ways of support
Unlearning biases How to best advocate for your youth 8217 s mental health This episode will explore how caregivers can support the mental health of youth in foster care access Medi Cal mental health services and how to advocate for their youth in care to get the services they require
Nurturing foster youth 8217 s mental health in new placements This episode will explore how caregivers can support the mental health of youth in foster care through the eyes of a former foster youth Elyzabeth
Unveiling child sex trafficking in indigenous communities This episode will give caregivers of indigenous youth a new understanding of how to help indigenous youth in care who 8217 ve experienced abuse and or commercial sexual exploitation and how to support them
Talking about sex should be liberating Here 8217 s why Caregivers will be equipped with the necessary tools to engage in conversations with the youth in their care about sexuality and sex education that goes beyond prevention and instead focuses on liberation all within a secure and receptive environment that encourages openness
Q 038 A Special Social media 038 online safety This episode will center caregiver and youth empowerment by providing tips on having transparent conversations about social media setting boundaries and differentiating between healthy and potentially dangerous online engagements
Know your roots know your health In this episode we ll hear from a former foster youth on how learning about her Indigenous roots could have helped her during her pregnancy
Breaking the cycle Voices of trafficking survivors in foster care This episode will give caregivers a new understanding of what youth in care who 8217 ve experienced abuse and or commercial sexual exploitation go through and how to support them
Fostering open communication with neurodivergent non binary youth This episode will bring the perspective of a caregiver currently fostering a neurodivergent transgender male youth in care
8220 Remember you were a teenager once 8221 How to support pregnant and parenting youth In this episode we will explore the experiences of youth in care who faced the challenges of homelessness and teen pregnancy and discover new ways of support
Unlearning biases How to best advocate for your youth 8217 s mental health This episode will explore how caregivers can support the mental health of youth in foster care access Medi Cal mental health services and how to advocate for their youth in care to get the services they require
Nurturing foster youth 8217 s mental health in new placements This episode will explore how caregivers can support the mental health of youth in foster care through the eyes of a former foster youth Elyzabeth
Unveiling child sex trafficking in indigenous communities This episode will give caregivers of indigenous youth a new understanding of how to help indigenous youth in care who 8217 ve experienced abuse and or commercial sexual exploitation and how to support them
Talking about sex should be liberating Here 8217 s why Caregivers will be equipped with the necessary tools to engage in conversations with the youth in their care about sexuality and sex education that goes beyond prevention and instead focuses on liberation all within a secure and receptive environment that encourages openness
Q 038 A Special Social media 038 online safety This episode will center caregiver and youth empowerment by providing tips on having transparent conversations about social media setting boundaries and differentiating between healthy and potentially dangerous online engagements
Consent And Bodily Autonomy Can I Get Some FRIES With That In this episode we discuss how to discuss the principles of consent and bodily autonomy with foster youth
What do those acronyms mean How to support LGBTQ+ foster youth In this episode we discuss how to navigate conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity
Trauma Triggers And Trying Trauma Informed Parenting In this episode Dr Dorit provides helpful insight and tips on how to help your foster youth cope with trauma
So there s someone you like How to discuss healthy relationships with your youth In this episode we discuss relationship experiences and how caregivers could help youth navigate relationships
Help me to help you Resources for caregivers In this episode we discuss some of the most helpful resources and how to utilize them
Wait Foster Youth have a Bill of Rights In this episode our guest explains the Bill of Rights and provide tips on how to make sure caregivers respect the rights of foster youth
8220 The Talk 8221 To wrap up season 1 of Fostering Parenthood Dorothy has the sex talk with her son Brandyn The first time they talk about sexual reproductive health together is on the show
Baby powder snow flurry A holiday special edition In this episode our guest explains how foster youth want to incorporate their past traditions and cultures into this year 8217 s holiday celebration
Consent And Bodily Autonomy Can I Get Some FRIES With That In this episode we discuss how to discuss the principles of consent and bodily autonomy with foster youth
What do those acronyms mean How to support LGBTQ+ foster youth In this episode we discuss how to navigate conversations around sexual orientation and gender identity
Trauma Triggers And Trying Trauma Informed Parenting In this episode Dr Dorit provides helpful insight and tips on how to help your foster youth cope with trauma
So there s someone you like How to discuss healthy relationships with your youth In this episode we discuss relationship experiences and how caregivers could help youth navigate relationships
Help me to help you Resources for caregivers In this episode we discuss some of the most helpful resources and how to utilize them
Wait Foster Youth have a Bill of Rights In this episode our guest explains the Bill of Rights and provide tips on how to make sure caregivers respect the rights of foster youth
8220 The Talk 8221 To wrap up season 1 of Fostering Parenthood Dorothy has the sex talk with her son Brandyn The first time they talk about sexual reproductive health together is on the show
Baby powder snow flurry A holiday special edition In this episode our guest explains how foster youth want to incorporate their past traditions and cultures into this year 8217 s holiday celebration
Fostering Parenthood is fully supported by grant number 1 TP2AH000066-01-00 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Population Affairs.
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