Send us a text Did you know that Family Enrichment Center has a blog? In this episode I am taking a few minutes to narrate a post on Myths About Adoption. For more content check out our website https://www.fecbg.com/blog Find your something ! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, FEC-BG!

Send us a text Did you know that Family Enrichment Center has a blog? In this episode I am taking a few minutes to narrate a post on Adoption: Where Do We Start?. For more content check out our website https://www.fecbg.com/blog Helpful Links Family Enrichment Center – Our agency recruits foster families for the state of Kentucky and conducts monthly trainings for approved foster families. We also provide ongoing support for adoptive families. Kentucky Adoption Coalition – This ...

Send us a text Resources: https://www.mccoycounseling.com/about https://www.facebook.com/stepsforsamuel https://whatsyourgrief.com/randos-six-r-processes-of-mourning/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0060084294?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_4GTB828N93VNY0G462A0&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true Grief can manifest in countless ways, often extending beyond the confines of loss through death. Join us for a poignant episode with Julie McCoy, a certified grief counselor and co-founder of Steps fo...

Send us a text In this episode of Family in Progress we are continuing the conversation with Laura. Laura is a mom of 7 and sat down with us to discuss how her and her husband chose to build a family. Laura shares her story to help us celebrate Adoption Awareness Month. To find out more ways you can get involved visit our website at www.fecbg.com. If you have questions or comments please feel free to reach out at Samantha@fecbg.com Resources Mentioned: https://prd.webapps.chfs....

Send us a text November is Adoption Awareness Month and we're starting it off with a very special episode! This episode I am joined by Laura, who is a Parent Educator in our Little Learner's program. She is a foster/ adoptive mom who found us when she was learning to be a new parent. Laura shares her and her husbands journey of building their family through faith, waiting, and lots of paperwork! Check out our website to find your something and help us in celebrating Adoption Awareness ...

Send us a text We've all heard the saying "It takes a Village", this episode I am joined by Taylor from Youth Villages. Youth Villages is a nonprofit whose mission is to help children and families live successfully! In this episode we continue the conversation about Youth Villages and how their services may be able to impact you! As we wrap up the conversation, you can learn a few random and fun facts about myself and our guest Taylor! As well as hear about an upcoming fundraiser. Check o...

Send us a text We've all heard the saying "It takes a Village", this episode I am joined by Taylor from Youth Villages. Youth Villages is a nonprofit whose mission is to help children and families live successfully! In this 2 part episode we dive into the programs that are offered by Youth Villages, how their services can assist those in Foster Care, and how to access the opportunities out there. Check out our social media for more information about Youth Villages More info: ...

Send us a text In this episode Matt Powell shares his experience with Foster Care and how he gets involved in the community as a Foster Dad. If you want to get connected into the Two Rivers Network, send us a message using the link above or email at Samantha@familyenrichmentcenter.com Resources mentioned: - Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care, https://a.co/d/0diGWahs -What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Heal...

Send us a text In this episode Melanie Watts is back! Join host Samantha as she chats with Melanie about what self care is and why Foster Parents need it so badly. We're ditching "mom guilt" and learning how to take care of ourselves so we can be the best version for those we are trying to love. May is Foster Care Awareness Month AND Mental Health Awareness Month and that's no coincidence. It's easy to forget that we need to take care of ourselves and with the stigma...

Send us a text Hey, welcome to Family in Progress, where we chat about all things foster, adoption, and parenting. May is National Foster Care month and we are celebrating! This episode you’re going to hear from Kaye and i just wanna say that finally after like 40 episodes I have found my match for drinking coffee. Kaye is a rockstar mom who has adopted and is currently fostering. She has so much love and wisdom to give. I know for whatever reason you are listening, this episode is mean...

Send us a text In this episode Harley shares her story of adoption and her insights into the Foster Care world now. Harley is a recent graduate with a Bachelors in Social Work and hopes to continue her journey with child protective services. This conversation gave me so much hope for the future of social work. If you or someone you know have a story to share please reach out at adopt@familyenrichmentcenter.com For more information on fostering or adoption visit our website at www...

Send us a text Coming May 2024.. Foster Care Month Find your something ! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, FEC-BG!

Send us a text Book Recommendation Links: The Connected Child on Amazon https://a.co/d/ezlZDr3 The Out Of Sync Child https://a.co/d/g9PLrPx The Whole Brained Child https://a.co/d/b7rfY8y TBRI Resources: KARYN PURVIS INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/#sthash.koIKGL6d.dpbs https://child.tcu.edu/#sthash.Hkg10GTI.dpbs IN PART ONE We're going to continue our conversation on TBRI. This episode we are discussing the C...

Send us a text Book Recommendation Links: The Connected Child on Amazon https://a.co/d/ezlZDr3 The Out Of Sync Child https://a.co/d/g9PLrPx The Whole Brained Child https://a.co/d/b7rfY8y TBRI Resources: KARYN PURVIS INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/#sthash.koIKGL6d.dpbs https://child.tcu.edu/#sthash.Hkg10GTI.dpbs In this FINAL episode of our TBRI series, we're finishing our conversation on TBRI. This episode ...

Send us a text This episode I am joined by Lee Fowlkes, who is a Parent, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a TBRI Practitioner. It's really important for us to note that this is NOT a training on this strategy, this is simply a place to start with your TBRI journey. If you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, family member who is seeking another option for parenting, this is the series for you. It's also really important that you go in order of these connecting principles. We're Continuing on ...

Send us a text This episode were discussing the CONNECTING PRINCIPLES of Trust Based Relational Intervention or TBRI. As a reminder TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. IF you have not listened to the introduction to TBRI episode, please do so before listening to this episode. I am joined by Lee Fowlkes, who is a Parent, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a TBRI Practitioner. It's real...

Send us a text Today’s episode is a brief introduction to an intervention model, Trust Based Relational Intervention or TBRI. TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. I am joined by Lee Fowlkes, who is a Parent, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a TBRI Practitioner. It's really important for us to note that this is NOT a training on this strategy, this is simply a place to start with your TBRI journe...

Send us a text Hey! Welcome to a special episode of Family in Progress. We’re chatting about the holidays today! Parenting has its own set of challenges and it is not lost on us that parenting around the holidays can be a whole other level of stressed. For those who are fostering, in the process of adoption, or having to share your time with your children- we’re thinking of you. I say this in the episode but I want to make sure you hear this, the list of tips I share is not a magical recipe, ...

Send us a text Discipline Strategies for Developmental Disabilities was recorded with the hope of educating parents about specific parenting strategies for helping foster children with developmental disabilities, specifically Autism. This information was shared at one of Family Enrichment Center's monthly parent trainings and we thought our listeners could benefit as well. Our Presenter is Michelle Antle who has an incredible resume. Michelle Antle is the Low Incidence Consu...

Send us a text Discipline Strategies for Developmental Disabilities was recorded with the hope of educating parents about specific parenting strategies for helping foster children with developmental disabilities, specifically Autism. This information was shared at one of Family Enrichment Center's monthly parent trainings and we thought our listeners could benefit as well. Our Presenter is Michelle Antle who has an incredible resume. Michelle Antle is the Low Incidence Consu...