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Creating Connection: A Foster-to-Adopt Family's Legacy Through Stories | Mark & Jenna Marino
From Foster to Forever: Inspiring Foster & Adoption Stories
Creating Connection: A Foster-to-Adopt Family's Legacy Through Stories | Mark & Jenna Marino
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Recent Episodes

Creating Connection: A Foster-to-Adopt Family's Legacy Through Stories | Mark & Jenna Marino
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June 23, 2026

Creating Connection: A Foster-to-Adopt Family's Legacy Through Stories | Mark & Jenna Marino

What happens when a foster-to-adopt family channels their journey into creativity, imagination, and storytelling? In this heartwarming episode of From Foster to Forever , Rachel sits down with father-daughter writing team Mar...
Why I Became a Foster Parent—and Why I'd Do It Again | Susan Devine
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June 16, 2026

Why I Became a Foster Parent—and Why I'd Do It Again | Susan Devine

What happens when a school employee opens her home to two brothers in foster care just days before Christmas? In this heartfelt episode of From Foster to Forever , host Rachel Fulginiti sits down with foster parent Susan Devi...
From Foster Youth to Father of Five: Rob Scheer on Foster Care, Adoption, and Permanency
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June 2, 2026

From Foster Youth to Father of Five: Rob Scheer on Foster Care, Adoption, and Permanency

What does it take to break the cycle of trauma and create a forever family? In this powerful episode of From Foster to Forever , host Rachel Fulginiti sits down with foster care advocate, author, and Comfort Cases founder Dr....
Transracial Adoption: Raising a Black Teen in a Mostly White Community | Kat Parvin
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May 26, 2026

Transracial Adoption: Raising a Black Teen in a Mostly White Community | Kat Parvin

What happens when a white foster-to-adopt family adopts a Black teenager in a small rural community with very little diversity? In this deeply honest and thought-provoking episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel talks with ...
An LGBTQ Dad’s Journey Through Trauma, Adoption & Unconditional Love with Ron Platt
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May 14, 2026

An LGBTQ Dad’s Journey Through Trauma, Adoption & Unconditional Love with Ron Platt

We're diving deep into the heartwarming yet challenging journey of foster care and adoption with Ron Platt, a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ parenting. Ron's story kicks off with his own experiences navigating the foster system and ho...
Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo
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April 29, 2026

Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo

Host Rachel Fulginiti is joined by returning guests Jen Lilley —a successful Hollywood actress who followed a deep calling to foster and ultimately fostered to adopt two children —and Dr. John DeGarmo , a nationally recognize...