#41 – Joan Ulsher- From Trauma to Triumph: One Woman’s Journey to Advocate for Foster Kids
SUMMARY: In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, one woman’s journey into child advocacy and foster care took an unexpected turn that changed her life forever. Her personal revelation ignited a passion that led to a remarkable 13-year relationship with a young man in foster care, setting her on a path of unwavering commitment […]
#40 – Foster Care and Adoption Experiences from Author Janell Jones
SUMMARY: Susan Chesnutt interviews author Janell Jones about her memoir “Shattered.” Her memoir talks about her experience with adopting a foster child with undisclosed conditions and the foster system’s difficulty in supporting her efforts to raise the child.
#30 – Navigating Foster Care and the legal system surrounding it.
SUMMARY: Child welfare attorney Susan Chesnutt’s and Gerry (Gerald) Glynn discuss the foster care system, the good, the bad and the ugly. There is always more to the story and the story usually doesn’t get seen by the outside world. Gerry is the Chief Legal Officer for Embrace Families a non-profit organization managing foster care […]
#15 – A close-up look at Foster Care on the Treasure Coast with Erin Harrigan Ad Litem Attorney
SUMMARY Guardian Ad Litem Attorney Erin Harrigan joins Susan Chesnutt to talk about the inner workings of the Foster Care community in Florida. Erin discusses the importance and significance of the Guardian ad Litem job and details what it is like to be a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. Susan and Erin also discuss Erin’s experience […]
#12 – Real Life Stories and Situations from Inside the Florida Foster Care System
SUMMARY Family law attorney Susan Chesnutt interviews Independent Living Specialist, Rebecca Morgan from Communities Connected for Kids on the topic of Foster Care in Florida. Both Rebecca and Susan formerly worked within the DCF system, and their careers evolved into other proactive roles to help children with challenging family lives. They talk about the treatment […]
