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From Foster to Forever

by Rachel Fulginiti

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Bring Your Own Flashlight: A Former Foster Youth’s Journey to Healing

July 28, 2026 · 50 min

After entering foster care at just two months old, QpidLuv the World Bender spent his entire childhood in the system—moving through approximately 20 foster homes before eventually aging out. He grew up without the security of a permanent…
Finding Her Son After 47 Years: Birth Mother Janet Munro Shares Her Story

July 8, 2026 · 51 min

Every adoption story has multiple perspectives—but we don't often hear directly from birth mothers. In this deeply moving episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel Fulginiti speaks with Janet Munro, host of the Roots and Branches Adoption…
Creating Connection: A Foster-to-Adopt Family's Legacy Through Stories | Mark & Jenna Marino

June 23, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

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

June 16, 2026 · 27 min

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

June 2, 2026 · 42 min

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. Rob…

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

May 26, 2026 · 46 min

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

May 14, 2026 · 60 min

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 how he became an…
Called To Foster: An Honest Guide with Jen Lilley and Dr. John DeGarmo

April 29, 2026 · 40 min

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 recognized foster care…
Birth Order: How It Affects Fostering and Adopting with Dr. Robert Hurst

April 23, 2026 · 39 min

Today, we’re unpacking the fascinating world of birth order and its impact on family dynamics, especially when it comes to fostering and adoption. We've got Dr. Robert Hurst, a total whiz on this topic, joining us to dish out insights from…
Why Foster Kids Struggle with Food, ADHD & Addiction (Root Causes with Kamy Moussavi)

April 15, 2026 · 47 min

Why do so many children—especially those in foster care or adoption—struggle with food, weight, and self-regulation? In this episode of From Foster to Forever, Rachel sits down with Kami Moussavi, founder of Step Together, to uncover the…
Money, Foster Care & the Real Cost of Growing Your Family (with Dylan Snowden)

April 7, 2026 · 50 min

Thinking about foster care or adoption—but unsure how to prepare financially? Dealing with challenging finances already? In this episode of From Foster to Forever, I sit down with financial coach Dylan Snowden to talk about one of the most…
Single Mom by Choice While Fostering - Life update with Maryanne Grant

April 2, 2026 · 54 min

She was fostering two toddlers and still waiting to adopt — so she decided to have a baby on her own... When Maryanne Grant first came on the show, she was in the middle of a long, uncertain foster-to-adopt journey with two young siblings…

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About the show

There are many ways to build your family. Fostering-to-adopt is not the easiest, but it's a beautiful and profoundly impactful thing to do. Join Rachel Fulginiti, creative multi-hyphenate and two-time foster to adopt mom, as she shares her own story and the stories of others who have successfully navigated the foster care system and created their forever families through adoption. We explore the complex journey, touching on subjects like welcoming newborns or older children into your home, resiliency through loss and heartbreak, transracial adoption, special needs, co-parenting through a divorce, and more. We also amplify the voices of adult adoptees, who can teach us so much through their lived experience. If you've ever considered fostering and/or adoption, experienced it first-hand, or are simply curious to learn more, this show is for you.