Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster Care
Utah Foster Care
Categories: Kids & Family
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In this enlightening podcast, Deborah Lindner and Liz Rivera from Utah Foster Care engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Nikki Walker, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Domo. They delve into the essence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the foster care system, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and respecting the cultural backgrounds of children in care. Nikki eloquently explains DEI concepts, advocating for empathy and understanding as essential components of fostering a sense of belonging. Through anecdotes and insights, they underscore the necessity of embracing diversity to create inclusive environments where all individuals feel valued and empowered to thrive. Tips for creating a sense of belonging as a foster parent: Acknowledge and respect cultural diversity: Recognize and honor the cultural backgrounds, traditions, and faiths of children in care. Maintain connections to the child's community: Encourage participation in cultural activities, playgroups, and events relevant to the child's heritage. Educate yourself and your child: Have open conversations about race, identity, and societal perceptions to help children navigate their experiences. Create a sense of belonging: Foster environments where children feel valued, heard, and celebrated for their authentic selves. Build relationships with birth parents: Bridge cultural divides by forming meaningful connections with the families of children in care. Be willing to learn and adapt: Continuously educate yourself on DEI principles and be open to adjusting your approach to meet the needs of diverse children effectively. Want to learn more about becoming a Foster Parent?
Previous episodes
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58 - Ep 46: Cultural Perspectives in Foster Care Tue, 02 Apr 2024
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57 - Ep 45: Shifting the Focus Tue, 05 Mar 2024
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56 - Ep. 44: Attachment Tue, 06 Feb 2024
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55 - Ep 43: Curly Me! Tue, 09 Jan 2024
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54 - Ep 42: The Gift of Presence Tue, 12 Dec 2023
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53 - Cadon Riley: Searching for You (Bonus Feature) Tue, 14 Nov 2023
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52 - Ep. 41: Open Adoption Wed, 01 Nov 2023
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51 - Ep. 40: Aging Out: Teens Fri, 27 Oct 2023
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50 - Ep 39: Kinship’s Role in Foster Care Tue, 05 Sep 2023
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49 - Ep 38: Success in School Mon, 07 Aug 2023
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48 - Ep. 37: The 1999 Collective Tue, 11 Jul 2023
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47 - Ep 36: Queer Kids in Foster Care Mon, 05 Jun 2023
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46 - Ep. 35: Showing Up for Foster Families Tue, 02 May 2023
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45 - EP 34: Fostering Community-Kristin Andrus Tue, 04 Apr 2023
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44 - Ep 33: What Happened to You? (previously aired Nov 2021) Tue, 14 Mar 2023
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43 - Ep 32: Mentoring Foster Parents Tue, 07 Feb 2023
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42 - Ep. 31: Secondary Trauma Tue, 03 Jan 2023
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41 - Ep 30: Connecting with First Parents Tue, 13 Dec 2022
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40 - Ep. 29: Aging Out: Teens Tue, 08 Nov 2022
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39 - Ep. 28: Symposium Highlights Tue, 18 Oct 2022
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38 - Ep. 27: Benefits of Kinship Tue, 06 Sep 2022
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37 - Ep. 26: Embracing Uncertainty Tue, 02 Aug 2022
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36 - Ep. 25: Vroom! Brain Building at Your Fingertips Tue, 12 Jul 2022
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35 - Ep. 24: LGBTQ Foster Parents Tue, 07 Jun 2022
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34 - Ep. 23: Fostering as a Single Parent Tue, 10 May 2022
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33 - Ep 22: Raising Multiracial Children Tue, 05 Apr 2022
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32 - Episode 11: Utah’s Child Welfare Landscape Tue, 04 May 2021
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31 - Episode 10: Communicating on the Spectrum Wed, 07 Apr 2021
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30 - Episode 9: Words Matter Wed, 03 Mar 2021
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29 - Episode 8: Mindful Self-Compassion Tue, 09 Feb 2021
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28 - Episode 7: Resiliency in the New Year Tue, 09 Feb 2021
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27 - Episode 6: Navigating the Holidays with Trauma Thu, 03 Dec 2020
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26 - Episode 5: Foster Care Adoption Tue, 03 Nov 2020
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25 - Episode 4: Kinship – Working with Relatives of Children in Foster Care Mon, 21 Sep 2020
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24 - Episode 3: Diversity: How to Talk To Your Kids Tue, 01 Sep 2020
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23 - Episode 2: Behavior and Trauma Sun, 26 Jul 2020
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22 - Episode 1: Bio Mom Candice and Foster Mom Jamie – Working Towards Reunification Tue, 30 Jun 2020
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21 - Ep 21: Partnering with DCFS Tue, 01 Mar 2022
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20 - Ep 20: Flourish Bakery: Recovery Journey Tue, 01 Feb 2022
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19 - Ep 19: Recruiting Foster Families Thu, 06 Jan 2022
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18 - Ep 18: Suicide Prevention Tue, 07 Dec 2021
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17 - Ep 17: Book Talk: What Happened to You? Tue, 02 Nov 2021
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16 - Ep 16: Understanding Substance Use Disorder Tue, 05 Oct 2021
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15 - Ep 15: First Star Academy and Impact Scholars Tue, 07 Sep 2021
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14 - Ep 14: LGBTQ Kids: What Foster Parents Need to Know Wed, 04 Aug 2021
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13 - Episode 13: Teen Speak Thu, 08 Jul 2021
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12 - 1st Anniversary Episode Mon, 14 Jun 2021