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The Foster Friendly Podcast is bringing foster care closer to home, sharing stories of everyday people making a big difference for kids in foster care in simple and creative ways.
Podcasts host Brian Mavis is the founder of America’s Kids Belong. He’s joined by Travis Vangsnes and Courtney Williams both foster / adoptive parents and AKB team members.
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The Howard kids share messages of encouragement to kids still in foster care
Harper, 12
“Be yourself. If they don’t adopt you, well, that’s their fault because we’re all cool kids. And I think people should adopt us.”
Virginia, 10
“If you’re doubting that you [will] get a home, even if you age out of foster care you’ll still find a home….brothers, sisters, friends. Those can really be your family.”
Jude, 9
“Don’t lie just to get adopted. Be yourself. Tell them you don’t actually like chores. You could get a family faster. You should just be yourself.”
Hosanna, 8
“I know if you get parents they will LOVE you! You will be in a safe home and you will have safe, good memories and safe things in your life.”