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Healing Through Connection: Transforming Foster and Adoptive Families
Jenni Lord shares her powerful journey into child welfare, the critical role of trauma education, and how connection and self-regulation can reshape the path toward healing.
In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, our hosts Brian Mavis and Courtney Williams interview Jenni Lord, founder of the nonprofit Chosen. Jenni shares her personal journey into the child welfare space, highlighting the importance of understanding trauma in foster care and adoption. She discusses the evolution of Chosen, its mission to support families, and the critical role of parental self-regulation in the healing process.
The conversation emphasizes the complexities of child removal and the need for ongoing education and support for families navigating these challenges. In this conversation, Jenni also discusses the evolving language around adoption and foster care, emphasizing the importance of understanding the grief children experience when separated from their families. She highlights the need for trauma education for parents and the significance of connection in the healing process.
Jenni shares insights into the services provided by Chosen, including telehealth support and individualized action plans for families. The conversation also features transformative stories of families who have benefited from these services, underscoring the universal need for connection in fostering healthy relationships.
Learn more about the services and resources offered at Chosen.
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