Episode 4

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18th Sep 2024

Foster Medina Podcast Episode 04: Holly Toporowski

Episode 4

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

In this episode of the Foster Medina podcast, host Bryan Lefelhoc discusses the concerns and myths surrounding becoming a foster parent.The show addresses common worries such as affordability and time commitment and provides facts and resources to alleviate these concerns. 

Bryan interviews Holly Toporowski, a single mother and foster parent, who shares her experience and journey. Holly talks about her initial doubts and the support she received from her community and faith. She also discusses the importance of maintaining a relationship with birth parents and the impact of fostering on her family. 

The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to reach out and learn more about becoming a foster parent.

Takeaways

-Becoming a foster parent is a significant decision that comes with its own set of concerns and myths.

-Affordability and time commitment are common worries, but there are resources and support available to help foster parents.

-Single parents can successfully become foster parents with the support of their community and faith.

-Maintaining a relationship with birth parents can be beneficial for the child and the foster family.

-Taking the first step and reaching out to learn more about becoming a foster parent is important.

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.