Episode 3

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18th Sep 2024

Foster Medina Podcast Episode 03: Tiffany and Michael Perris

Episode 3

The Foster Medina podcast is meant to help potential foster parents learn answers to questions which might be causing fear or uncertainty as they make decisions about the future for themselves, their families, and potential foster kids whose life they could impact.

In this episode of the Foster Medina podcast, host Bryan Lefelhoc discusses the fear of the unknown when it comes to becoming a foster parent. He interviews foster parents Michael and Tiffany Perris, who share their experiences and insights. 

They address concerns about not knowing what to expect, managing a large family, dealing with attachment, and finding support. 

The episode emphasizes the importance of making a well-informed decision and highlights the support available from Medina County Job and Family Services.

Takeaways

-Becoming a foster parent can be a daunting decision due to the fear of the unknown, but it is important to gather information and ask questions to make an informed choice.

-Managing a large family as a foster parent can be challenging, but it is possible to find ways to accommodate and support all children.

-Attachment is a natural concern for foster parents, but it is important to focus on providing support and love to the child while understanding that they may have a different permanent home in the future.

-Having a strong support system, including caseworkers and community resources, is crucial for foster parents to navigate challenges and seek guidance.

-There is no perfect time to become a foster parent, and it is important to remember that no family is perfect. It is about being willing to learn and grow together.

Helpful Links:

Foster Medina website: https://www.mcjfs.us/foster-and-adopt or https://www.fostermedina.com

Medina County Job and Family Services: https://www.mcjfs.us/

Layne Hedden, Foster Parent Recruiter Email: info@fostermedina.com

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About the Podcast

Foster Medina Podcast
Are you considering becoming a foster parent?
If you're even thinking about it, good for you!
If you are worried, scared, or not sure what to do next, the Foster Medina Podcast is meant for you.

Here, we talk with real foster families about the concerns and fears they had before they made the decision to impact a young person's life as a foster parent. They feared the unknown. They worried about the impact foster kids might have on their biological family. They wondered if they were up to the challenge of being a foster parent. Could they afford it? Could they make a difference? Would they get too attached?

Just like you, they needed more information, and they're sharing that with you in this very special podcast series.

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Bryan lefelhoc

Bryan Lefelhoc is host of the Foster Medina Podcast. As an adoptive parent, he understands some of the concerns potential foster parents and families have. He also hosts the "Purpose Under Pressure" Podcast. Bryan owns Bryan Media Strategies, and lives in Ashland Ohio with his wife, dog and two cats.