Episodes 47
Avg. Duration 50m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (17)
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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There are many ways to build your family. Fostering-to-adopt is not the easiest, but it's a beautiful and profoundly impactful thing to do. Join Rachel Fulginiti, creative multi-hyphenate and two-time foster to adopt mom, as she shares her own story and the stories of others who have successfully navigated the foster care system and created their forever families through adoption. We explore the complex journey, touching on subjects like welcoming newborns or older children into your home, resiliency through loss and heartbreak, transracial adoption, special needs, co-parenting through a divorce, and more. We also amplify the voices of adult adoptees, who can teach us so much through their lived experience. If you've ever considered fostering and/or adoption, experienced it first-hand, or are simply curious to learn more, this show is for you.

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S3E21 From Foster Youth to Father of Five: Rob Scheer on Foster Care, Adoption, and Permanency

Jun 02, 2026 41m Transcript

What does it take to break the cycle of trauma and create a forever family?In this powerful episode of From Foster to Forever, host Rachel Fulginiti sits down with foster care advocate, author, and…

S3E20 Raising a Black Teen in a Mostly White Community | Transracial Adoption: Kat Parvin

May 26, 2026 46m Transcript

What happens when a white foster-to-adopt family adopts a Black teenager in a small rural community with very little diversity?In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of From Foster to…

S3E19 An LGBTQ Dad’s Journey Through Trauma, Adoption & Unconditional Love with Ron Platt

May 14, 2026 59m Transcript

We're diving deep into the heartwarming yet challenging journey of foster care and adoption with Ron Platt, a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ parenting. Ron's story kicks off with his own experiences…

S3E18 Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo

Apr 29, 2026 39m Transcript

Host Rachel Fulginiti is joined by returning guests Jen Lilley—a successful Hollywood actress who followed a deep calling to foster and ultimately fostered to adopt two children—and Dr. John DeGarmo,…

S3E17 Birth Order: How It Affects Fostering and Adopting with Dr. Robert Hurst

Apr 23, 2026 38m Transcript

Today, we’re unpacking the fascinating world of birth order and its impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to fostering and adoption. We've got Dr. Robert Hurst, a total whiz on this…

S3E16 Why Foster Kids Struggle with Food, ADHD & Addiction (Root Causes with Kamy Moussavi)

Apr 15, 2026 47m Transcript

Why do so many children—especially those in foster care or adoption—struggle with food, weight, and self-regulation?In this episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel sits down with Kami Moussavi,…

S3E15 Money, Foster Care & the Real Cost of Growing Your Family (with Dylan Snowden)

Apr 07, 2026 50m Transcript

Thinking about foster care or adoption—but unsure how to prepare financially? Dealing with challenging finances already?In this episode of From Foster to Forever, I sit down with financial coach…

S3E14 Single Mom by Choice While Fostering - Life update with Maryanne Grant

Apr 02, 2026 53m Transcript

She was fostering two toddlers and still waiting to adopt — so she decided to have a baby on her own...When Maryanne Grant first came on the show, she was in the middle of a long, uncertain…

S3E13 Play Therapy, Trauma & Healing: What Foster & Adoptive Parents Need to Know

Mar 24, 2026 30m Transcript

In this powerful and deeply insightful episode of From Foster to Forever, I sit down with child therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to explore what foster and adoptive parents really need to…

S3E12 21 Kids Later: The Truth About Foster Care, Loss, and Adoption

Mar 17, 2026 52m Transcript

Foster care can bring a whirlwind of emotions, and today we're diving deep into the complexities that come with it. We’re chatting with Emily McDaniel, a seasoned foster care provider who's opened…

S3E11 Dyslexia Isn’t a Reading Problem: What Every Parent Should Know with Russell Van Brocklen

Mar 10, 2026 48m Transcript

Dyslexia isn’t just a reading problem—it’s a whole brain vibe! In our chat today, we dive into some eye-opening insights with Russell Van Broecklin, a dyslexia researcher who's got the lowdown on how…

S3E10 Healing, Hope, and Holistic Care: Supporting Adopted Children with Dr. Aaron Hartman

Feb 18, 2026 58m Transcript

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Rachel sits down with functional medicine physician and adoptive father Dr. Aaron Hartman to explore how early trauma, environmental factors, and…

S3E9 EMDR and Play Therapy with Trauma Expert Jenny Hornby

Feb 10, 2026 45m Transcript

Recognizing our superpower as parents is the name of the game today, and it’s not about having all the answers. Our presence alone can be a game-changer for our kids, especially those who come from…

S3E8 Adoption Adventures: Finding Our Family through Fostering

Feb 03, 2026 32m Transcript

Today, we hear the heartfelt journey of David and Jill, who took the leap from being childless to adopting two beautiful siblings through the Foster to Adopt process. They share openly about how…

S3E7 Foster Care Reality: Trauma, Love & Burnout with Emily Ellet

Jan 27, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

This episode is a deep dive into the world of foster care - specifically, fostering a teen as a single woman. Our guest, Emily Ellett, shares her personal journey as a foster parent with candor and…

S3E6 Embracing the Unexpected in Foster Care with Nikki Zakocs

Jan 20, 2026 46m Transcript

Flexibility and openness are the name of the game when it comes to fostering and adopting, and our guest, Nikki, really drives that point home today. She’s got a heartwarming story about her journey…

S3E5 The Cosmic Library: Akashic Records for Family and Personal Guidance

Jan 13, 2026 56m Transcript

Kanika Vasudeva joins us today to dive into the mystical realm of the Akashic Records and the art of energy expansion. We kick things off by exploring what the Akashic Records really are—think of…

S3E4 From Heartbreak to Hope: Martha's Foster and Adoption Stories

Jan 06, 2026 41m Transcript

Martha Chaput drops some real talk with us today about the rollercoaster of fostering and adopting children. She shares her heart-wrenching experiences of loving and letting go, highlighting how…

S3E3 Adopting Six Kids: Buckle Up with Bonnie Johnston Butler

Dec 30, 2025 55m Transcript

This week, we’re diving deep into the whirlwind journey of foster care and adoption with our guest, Bonnie Butler. She shares her story of going from contemplating stepping back from the foster…

S3E2 Growing Up in Foster Care, Trauma Recovery, and Finding Hope with Mary Fields

Dec 23, 2025 51m Transcript

Mary Fields shares her deeply personal journey of resilience and healing on the podcast, emphasizing that kindness can be a powerful tool for change. Growing up in the foster care system, she faced…

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