Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 285 | Laura Foster

This episode kicks off National Foster Care Awareness Month — a time not just to reflect, but to act.

On today’s Fostering Change, Rob Scheer welcomes back Laura, The Foster Parent Partner, a therapeutic foster parent, mentor, and now author of First-Time Fostering, releasing May 12.

This conversation focuses on a question many people ask, but far fewer answer: what does it actually take to become a foster parent?

Not the idea of it — the reality.

Laura brings practical, real-world insight into what fostering looks like day to day, what new foster parents need to understand, and how to move from thinking about it to stepping into it. As a returning guest, she builds on her previous conversation with Rob to go deeper into the emotional, logistical, and human side of fostering.

As we begin National Foster Care Awareness Month, this episode serves as a starting point for those considering how they can be part of the solution.

Episode Highlights

Why National Foster Care Awareness Month should lead to action, not just recognition
The gap between thinking about fostering and actually saying yes
What foster parenting really looks like day to day
Common fears and misconceptions that hold people back
How support, mentorship, and community make fostering possible

Known as The Foster Parent Partner, Laura is a therapeutic foster parent, content creator, and mentor who supports individuals navigating the foster care journey. Through her platform, she helps new foster parents move through the licensing process and prepare for their first placement with confidence.

Her new book, First-Time Fostering, is a practical, honest guide designed to equip future foster parents with the tools, expectations, and clarity needed to take that first step.

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