The Forever Family Podcast
Welcome to the Forever Family Podcast, brought to you by Loftus-Vergari & Associates. Join us as we delve into child welfare, bringing experts, families, and local voices together to share insights and guidance on creating forever families. Whether you're embarking on adoption, navigating foster care or kinship care, or seeking post-permanency support, the Forever Family Podcast is here to guide and inspire. Join us on the journey to building strong, loving families through adoption and beyond.
The Forever Family Podcast
The Forever Family Podcast | Navigating Foster Care: Integrating Biological and Foster Children
Join Dr. Meg and her co-hosts, Geneva Mathuse, and Sheila Maslo, as they explore the complexities of integrating biological children with foster children. As experts from Loftus-Vergari & Associates, a private foster and adoption agency, they offer valuable insights into the adoption process, trauma-informed care, and maintaining family dynamics. Learn about the different scenarios families face, including the introduction of foster children to biological siblings, the importance of routine, healthy boundaries, and the emotional impact on all family members. Whether you're considering foster care or are currently navigating it, this episode provides essential guidance and support.