Episode 246: Leaning on Community as a Single Foster Parent (w/ Emma Finton)
The Forgotten Podcast
The Forgotten Initiative
4.9 • 532 Ratings
🗓️ 12 August 2024
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
“I may be single and fostering by myself, but I am far from alone.”
Community is a crucial aspect of anyone’s journey of becoming a foster parent as you navigate court dates, visitations, doctor’s appointments, school activities, big emotions, and more. When you’re a single foster parent, juggling all of those dynamics can be even more complex.
Emma Finton had a passion ever since she was young to become a foster parent, and ultimately became a licensed foster parent in November of 2022. She is currently providing care for two children. On top of that, she enjoys her work as a nanny.
In this episode, Emma shares how she knew it was the right time to become a foster parent, the challenges of being a single foster mom, tips she uses to manage the chaos, and the importance of having a supportive community around you.
Find resources mentioned and more in the show notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/emma-finton-246/
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Sharing the stories of the foster care community. |
| 0:04.0 | This is The Forgotten podcast. |
| 0:08.4 | It's opened my eyes to just see, see the brokenness and the depravity of this world. |
| 0:14.3 | And I think the, you know, the foster care statistics or things like that are no longer just numbers. |
| 0:18.8 | Like, those are faces. |
| 0:20.3 | Those are kiddos that I have held in my arms |
| 0:23.6 | and have watched them experience the trauma |
| 0:26.7 | and the aftermath of very, very horrific things. |
| 0:31.8 | Hey, it's Jamie Cabe. |
| 0:33.5 | Welcome back to the Forgotten podcast, |
| 0:35.2 | where we are highlighting the stories of the people of foster care. |
| 0:39.7 | With every episode, our goal is to help you better understand the foster care community. |
| 0:45.2 | We want to bring you hope and encouragement in your journey and help you support the agency workers, |
| 0:51.2 | foster parents, vulnerable adults, and children in foster care right where you live. |
| 0:57.0 | If you want to learn more about TFI, catch up on past episodes, read engaging articles, or partner with us on mission with a gift of any amount, head over to the forgotten initiative.org. |
| 1:10.6 | We are in this together. |
| 1:12.9 | Thank you for listening and engaging with us. |
| 1:15.6 | We love having you as part of our family. |
| 1:19.0 | Okay, it is time. |
| 1:21.0 | Let's do this. |
| 1:31.9 | Emma Fenton is a single foster mom living in North Idaho. |
| 1:39.0 | She became a licensed foster mom in November of 2022 and currently has two kids in her home. |
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