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Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley

Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley

By: Jen Lilley
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 Fostering Hope with Jen Lilley is a powerful, conversation-driven podcast that shines a light on the realities of foster care and adoption—while inspiring listeners to be part of the solution. Hosted by actress, foster and adoptive mom, and advocate Jen Lilley, each episode features candid conversations with some of the most influential voices in foster care—from former foster youth and social workers to nonprofit leaders and everyday heroes. Whether you’re considering fostering or simply want to help, this podcast will inform, equip, and encourage you with real stories and honest perspective.Jen Lilley Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Season 2 premiere: Dr. John DeGarmo - on premature reunification

    Season 2 premiere: Dr. John DeGarmo - on premature reunification
    May 1 2026

    Dr. John DeGarmo is back and we’re discussing how to save a child’s life by stopping premature reunification. Putting a child’s safety and mental health over a timeline.

    In the summer of 2020, after taping this episode, Dr. DeGarmo and I lobbied Congress about this issue and while we had wonderful bi-partisan support, we quickly realized that legislation wasn’t the best way to accomplish our goal of fixing the system and went on to co-author our book, Called to Foster? An Honest Guide to Getting Started to help recruit more quality foster parents.
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    54 mins
  • Single Foster Mom, Beth Schneider

    Single Foster Mom, Beth Schneider
    Apr 24 2026

    On this week’s episode, I’m joined by foster mom extraordinaire, Beth Schneider who proves you can be single and foster well!

    https://schneiderladies.com/
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    47 mins
  • Dr. John DeGarmo

    Dr. John DeGarmo
    Apr 22 2026

    In this powerful episode, I’m joined for the first time by my now co-author, Dr. John DeGarmo—one of the leading voices in foster care, adoption, and child advocacy.

    Together, we unpack the reality of foster parent burnout, the staggering turnover rates, and the critical gaps in the system that demand national attention.

    https://www.drjohndegarmofostercare.com/
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    50 mins
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