Episode 6

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18th Sep 2024

Foster Medina Podcast Episode 06: Alex Hedden

Episode 6

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.

Summary

In this episode, host Bryan Lefelhoc interviews Alex Hedden, the biological child of a foster parent, about his experience growing up with foster siblings. 

Alex shares his initial concerns about losing his room and having to share space with foster children, but ultimately realizes the importance of providing a loving home for them. 

He discusses the bond he formed with the foster children and the impact it had on his family dynamic. 

And in an enlightening and heartwarming moment, Alex expresses his desire to become a foster parent in the future and highlights the capacity for everyone to love and care for foster children.

Takeaways

-The decision to become a foster parent can be challenging, but it is important to address concerns and make informed choices.

-Sharing space with foster children can initially be difficult for biological siblings, but it can also strengthen family bonds and teach responsibility.

-Foster siblings often form deep attachments to each other, and the pain of separation is worth the love and care provided.

-Becoming a foster parent requires a significant time commitment and financial stability.

-Everyone has the capacity to love and care for foster children, and their presence can bring out compassion and empathy in individuals.

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.