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interview with Maxcine Knight (87) with Regana Redd (62) on being a (my) foster parent. Momma, Mother Knight raised about twenty children (teenagers) and adopted four children. Watts & Compton California

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

Jen Hayes (47) speaks with her mother Sherry Hayes (75) about her upbringing in the 1950s, what they have learned from one another, and reflections on Jen’s brother’s death.

Tori Brasher-Weathers (40) speaks with conversation partner and new friend Tamekia Jackson (37) about her experiences with and journey to motherhood.

One Small Step conversation partners Don Linscheid (76) and Joyce Estes (64) talk about their experiences caring for individuals with disabilities, and their frustrations with the current state of US politics.

Mother and daughter Leah Richmond (52) and Sarah Richmond (19) talk about their journey together as mother and daughter after Leah adopted Sarah from foster care at age 10.

One Small Step conversation partners Coreen Campos (34) and Cherella Nicholson (37) talk about the personal experiences that brought them to their work, the importance of self-care in the nonprofit sector, and their hopes for Fresno.

New friends Delilah Ramos (27) and Frederic Winkler (40) talk about foster care, cultural diversity, and collaborating with other artists.

One Small Step partners Martha Harris (65) and Jenny Clark (47) have a conversation about how they are taking steps toward social change within their communities.

One Small Step partners Tammy Conley (60) and Amanda Day (38) discuss family, relationships, and careers.

One Small Step partners Patrick Butler (71) and Nancy Duling (60) discuss Patrick's military service during the Vietnam War and their reluctance to express their political views in the current divisive climate.

My mom, Denise Leadingham talked her experience in foster and adoption.

I decided to interview my father-in-law Kenneth Payne about his journey in foster care. I picked this subject because foster care is hard and he and his wife now have 12 kids total. 3 from previous manages 7 adopted and...

In this Destiny interviews her mom Faith about her childhood and all the hard ships they have faced.

17 year old daughter(Isabell Waldrep) talking to 34 year old Jessica lamb (mother). They talk about hardships and growing up into a adult.

Sara Kandler, age 56, interviews her father, Hank Kandler, age 93, about his early life in Germany and his experiences as a Kindertransport child. They discuss the difficulties and loss faced by Hank, his brother Gerry, and their family in...

I, Holton Smith, was interviewing my adopted brother Gio Smith. Throughout the interview I asked him questions about life and about the foster system and adopted process.

One Small Step partners Dorothy Barnett (58) and Bruce Keplinger (70) discuss their small town upbringings, political beliefs, and concerns about the future of our country.

One Small Step partners Brianna Griffin (27) and Nathan Esau (62) talk about growing up in Kansas, politics, and their respective careers.

Todd Bennett (44) and his caretaker, Skylar Cohen (27), share a conversation about Todd's adoptive family, his experience living with spina bifida, his perspective on love and loss, and the life lessons that he has learned along the way.

Beth Norton (37) and her aunt Sara Kennedy (66) reflect on the challenges they have faced, and the importance of support from loved ones.

Katherine Kappelman (66) and her son Hunter Kappelman (20) share a conversation about their family, those who have lived with them, and Hunter's Eagle Scout service project.

Amy Ciba: 2022-06-30 18:18:35

Steve Desroches (47) talks to Robert Lamarche (50) about his work as a lawyer and social worker in facilitating adoptions as well as his role in overturning the state of Florida's ban on gays and lesbians from adopting.

Paulina Roberts (23) speaks with mentor, friend, and former CASA Cori Stern (44) about their relationship and experiences together.