Dec 1, 2020
Shannon Shubin is a Texas CASA, licensed foster parent, mentor, and advocate for children. Join us as she dives into the system, children's wellness and therapy, becoming a foster parent, how we can support these organizations, and debunking some myths and fears surrounding adoption from foster care.
Discussed in this episode:
- [1:32] Shannon shares what CASA is
- [3:41] Shannon explains different scenarios where a child can be removed from their home
- [5:20] Why the foster care system is broken
- [7:09] Group homes exist because there are not enough foster families
- [8:53] How behavioral needs are being met
- [10:27] The impact the pandemic has caused
- [15:37] Children that are reunited with family or adopted
- [17:09] Shannon goes over the process for someone wanting to adopt from foster care
- [22:26] She informs us of the failures in the Texas foster care system & how you can help create change
- [26:25] How much time CASA’s spend with these children
- [28:30] Negative outputs from traumatic exposure in their childhood
- [32:15] Difference between private & state groups
- [34:15] The first step for someone to take if they’re interested in becoming a foster parent
- [35:07] Shannon talks about the fears & myths people have about foster children
- [38:01] What life is like as a CASA volunteer
- [40:28] Shannon shares the different organizations to donate to & get involved
Resources From This Episode:
Find an organization you’d like to get involved with by volunteering your time or make a donation. Become a CASA volunteer HERE.
Operation Underground Railroad
The National Angels Foundation
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