• Caring for Yourselves Better as a Foster Family with Rebecca Harvin and Stacy Lasonde

  • Dec 18 2024
  • Length: 40 mins
  • Podcast

Caring for Yourselves Better as a Foster Family with Rebecca Harvin and Stacy Lasonde

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams and Travis Vangsnes discuss the critical issues surrounding foster care, particularly the high rate of burnout among foster parents. They are joined by Rebecca Harvin and Stacy Lasonde, who share their experiences and insights on the importance of support systems for foster families.

    The conversation highlights the creation of Haven Retreats, Rebecca's nonprofit organization aimed at providing therapeutic retreats for foster and adoptive caregivers. The discussion delves into the emotional challenges faced by foster parents, the significance of addressing grief, and the need for community support, especially for biological children in foster families. Stacy shares personal stories of finding support from Haven (as a foster mom) as well as how Haven has provided support, rest, and encouragement to her whole family. The episode concludes with aspirations for expanding Haven's reach to support more families across the nation.

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    Stats cited in this episode on foster parent attrition:



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