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 | Kinship Care FAQs: Navigating Foster Care and Adoption Challenges
In today's episode, Dr. Megan is joined by Sharon DiPietro, LVA Director of Adoption and Permanency Services, and Tracy Buchanan, LVA Foster Care Director, to address frequently asked questions by kinship parents. The discussion covers various aspects of kinship care, from initial steps to formal and informal care options, court involvement, licensing requirements, and the benefits and challenges associated with each choice. The episode also explores the support services available through Loftus-Vergari and Associates (LVA), a private foster and adoption agency in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Learn about the critical decisions kinship parents must make, the assistance available, and the impact on the child's well-being.