Let It Be Us: A Foster Care & Adoption Podcast
Let It Be Us: A Foster Care & Adoption Podcast
Latest Episodes
Family, Growth, and the Realities of Foster Care Today with Dr. Susan McConnell
In this episode, Dr. Susan McConnell, Founder & Executive Director of Let It Be Us, offers an honest look at the realities of foster care – both the challenges and the deep rewards. Through her personal experiences, she reflects on what it ...
Inside the System: How Shelter Youth & Family Services Supports Youth in Care
Go behind the scenes of the foster care system with leaders from Let It Be Us and Shelter Youth & Family Services. This episode explores how agencies work together to support children and families, respond to urgent placement needs, and cre...
From Volunteer to Advocate: A Foster Care Journey That Changed Everything
What starts as a simple way to give back turns into a life-changing journey. In this episode, Richard shares how he became involved in foster care, the relationships that reshaped his perspective, and why advocacy for children in care has becom...
Guiding the Path: Supporting Families Through Foster Care and Adoption with Cathy Newbury and Erica Sherer
Cathy Newbury, Director of Foster Home Recruitment, and Erica Sherer, Foster Home Recruiter, walk listeners through the foster care and adoption journey from a supportive, behind-the-scenes perspective. They discuss how they guide families thro...
Leading with Purpose: Serving 700 Youth and Strengthening Foster Care Systems with Carina Santa Maria
Carina Santa Maria, Executive Director of Shelter Youth & Family Services, shares her experience leading an organization that serves hundreds of youth in foster care each year. From navigating complex systems to building programs that truly...