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What to Do When You Feel Unappreciated and Unimportant

Have you ever been handed a decision that you want to say, “wait, shouldn’t I have a say in this?” I have valuable thoughts to add before you make these changes in the case. I…

Becky NelsonAugust 31, 2020

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3 Powerful Lessons Foster Care Has Taught Me

Foster care has changed me. It's changed our family. Change isn't wrong; in fact, I think this change has been good—though hard—for us. I've had to think about things differently. Here are three powerful lessons…

Jami KaebAugust 3, 2020

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This Is What Birth Parents Need

I'll never forget the first phone call we shared. She was very nervous, and so was I. She had her stereotypes of folks like me, and I had mine of folks like her, but when…

Jami KaebJuly 23, 2020

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How to Love Your Foster Child

How can I love a child who was not born to me? It’s a question often asked, or if not asked out loud, it’s that thought that feels too cold to say but a question…

Jami KaebMay 14, 2020

The Forgotten Podcast

Episode 94: When Your Children Don’t Look Like You: Understanding Black Hair Care

Today's conversation with my guest, Monica Hunter, was a gift. We talked about hair and skincare, and in that, we explored how to help our children feel valued and loved. There is beauty in coming…

Jami KaebMay 4, 2020

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When You’re Knocked Down

I don't know about you, but this time of quarantine has shown me a lot about myself. And, not necessarily the good stuff.

Jami KaebApril 16, 2020

The Forgotten Podcast

Episode 90: When Foster Care Leads to Adoption: Processing Big Emotions

This was my first time meeting and getting the opportunity to talk with Cameron Lee Small, and it did not disappoint. Cam gets adoption. As a Korean adoptee who grew up in Wisconsin, Cam now…

Jami KaebMarch 23, 2020

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To My Forever Kids: You Are My Heroes

“Mom! What do I do? What do I do?” I could tell things had escalated by the tone in my daughter’s voice as she called out for me. This was the moment I realized just…

Shannon SpaidMarch 5, 2020

The Forgotten Podcast

BONUS: Expecting the Unexpected: Finding Purpose in the Long Wait or Failed Adoption

The journey of foster care and adoption can feel like a rollercoaster with twists and turns, leaving you with a full range of emotions. Should you just get off the ride now?

Jami KaebJanuary 27, 2020

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Ready or Not…Foster Parent!

Ten months ago, I became a foster parent. I was licensed for quite sometime before that, but ten months ago, I received my first placement, and a little girl entered my life and home. I…

Jillian KellenbergerJanuary 20, 2020

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What to Do When You Feel Unappreciated and Unimportant

3 Powerful Lessons Foster Care Has Taught Me

This Is What Birth Parents Need

How to Love Your Foster Child

Episode 94: When Your Children Don’t Look Like You: Understanding Black Hair Care

When You’re Knocked Down

Episode 90: When Foster Care Leads to Adoption: Processing Big Emotions

To My Forever Kids: You Are My Heroes

BONUS: Expecting the Unexpected: Finding Purpose in the Long Wait or Failed Adoption

Ready or Not…Foster Parent!

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