Foster Care Podcast: Stories of Lifelong Impact
Adriel’s podcast is a foster care podcast designed to follow the full continuum of care—highlighting how support surrounds children, youth, and families at every stage of their journey. From treatment and foster care to adulthood and long-term stability, this interview series brings to life the people, experiences, and systems that shape lasting outcomes.
Each episode builds on the last, offering a connected view of what it truly means to care for children beyond a single moment in time. Through conversations with caregivers, professionals, and individuals who have experienced foster care firsthand, this podcast explores the real impact of consistent support, trust, and community.
While every story is unique, a common truth remains: the story doesn’t stop at placement—it continues through every stage of growth and healing. These conversations are designed to inform, inspire, and deepen understanding of how meaningful change happens over time.
Whether you are exploring foster parenting, supporting children in care, or simply seeking to better understand the foster care system, this podcast offers insight into the lifelong impact of showing up, staying committed, and surrounding children with the support they deserve.
What is a foster care podcast?A foster care podcast shares stories and expert perspectives that highlight how children, youth, and families are supported across every stage of the foster care journey, from placement to long-term stability.
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Episode 7: Donor Impact: On Air With Adriel
Join us with special guests, Jenn Butler & Christian Cantu, as we dive deeper into the business side of Adriel. Learn more about our marketing, promotions, fundraising, donor engagement, and how Adriel Foundation supports Adriel as a whole.
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Recent Episodes
Episode 6: Visitation & Independent Living: On Air With Adriel
Join us with special guest, Jacquie Linville, as we dive deeper into Adriel's Independent Living Program, and visitation services.
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Episode 5: Foster Parent Training & Certification: On Air With Adriel
Join us as we dive deeper into our foster parent training & certification, featuring special guests Cortney Coyle & Heidi Bowling.
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Episode 4: Treatment & Foster Care Services: On Air With Adriel
In this episode we take a deeper look at our Treatment & Foster Care Services Programs. Focusing on treatment foster care, transitional Foster care, respite care, kinship to foster care, and adoption services.
Join us, along with special guests Jacquie Linville & Rhonda Peterson, as we explore how our Treatment & Foster Care Services is creating a lasting impact in the foster care community.
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Episode 3: Bridges Program: On Air With Adriel
Join us as we feature special guest Jeff Sloat, and learn more as he digs deeper into our Bridges Program. A program designed for young adults ages 18-21.
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Episode 2: Clinical Services: On Air With Adriel
Join us for episode 2 of On Air With Adriel! Diver deeper into Adriel's Continuum of Care, as we explore one of Adriel's services provided to the foster community. This episode is dedicated to learning more about our clinical services. Join us and special guest, Jeff Sloat.
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Episode 1: Our Mission, Impact, and Future: On Air With Adriel
Each episode of On Air With Adriel dives deeper into our continuum of care. Showing how support surrounds children, youth, and families at every stage, from treatment and foster care to adulthood and long-term stability. Each episode builds on the last, reinforcing the message:
"The story doesn't stop at placement - it's about lifelong impact." - Todd Hanes, CEO, Adriel
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we help in the foster care and adoption community. Our mission is bigger than ourselves. It's about serving the foster children, foster families, adoptions, and young adults within our communities.
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