
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 | Creating a System of Care: The Journey of Loftus-Vergari and Associates
Join Dr. Meg and her co-hosts, Cindy and Joe Loftus-Vergari, owners of Loftus-Vergari and Associates, as they delve into the foster care and adoption world. This episode explores Cindy and Joe's personal and professional journeys, detailing their inspirational work in child welfare and trauma management. From Joe's foundational work in the Army during Vietnam to Cindy's specialized trauma therapy and sexual abuse prevention programs, the duo shares a decades-long commitment to creating permanency and resilience for children in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Learn about their agency's philosophy, innovative programs, and the tireless efforts of their dedicated team. This heartwarming and informative episode also highlights the importance of community involvement, the evolution of child welfare systems, and the ongoing need for foster families, particularly for teenagers and respite care. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the foster care and adoption processes, and discover how you can contribute to this vital cause.