In this insightful episode, Dr. Megan interviews Sharon DiPietro, the Director of Permanency and Adoption at Loftus-Vergari & Associates. They discuss various aspects of foster care and adoption, including the processes involved, the importance of permanency, and the support provided by the Statewide Adoption Network (SWAN). Sharon shares her extensive experience since 1993 in facilitating adoption services and highlights the emotional journey of both children and prospective parents. They also explore services such as family profiling, child preparation, family matching, and post-permanency support. Tune in to learn about the efforts made to ensure children find their forever homes and how you can be a part of this transformative process.

Join Dr. Megan and special guest Tracy Buchanan as they explore the intricacies of foster care, kinship care, and adoption. This first episode of the Forever Family Podcast explores the roles of resource parents, foster parents, and kinship parents, explains the support systems in place, and discusses the emotional and practical challenges involved. Learn about the importance of permanency for children and the collaborative efforts of private agencies like Loftus-Vergari and Associates with county agencies to ensure the well-being of children in the foster care system. A must-listen for current and prospective foster parents aiming to better understand and navigate this complex and rewarding journey.