A podcast that explores the heartfelt journeys of grandparents stepping into the role of primary caregivers for their grandchildren. Through weekly episodes, we uncover the diverse and often unexpected paths that lead to this profound responsibility. Featuring interviews with experts offering guidance on financial, legal, educational, and behavioral challenges, we delve into the humble, heartwarming, and sometimes surprising stories of grandparents raising grandchildren, providing insights, support, and community for those navigating this special journey. Want to be a guest on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity? Send Laura Brazan a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/grg more

You thought you were empty nesters. Then you became a Grand Family. Don't worry, you're not alone. Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others. Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges. We're here to help. This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to it's fullest. We'll have experts on this podcast to offer the best advice possible and highlight all of the resources available to help. We're thrilled to be bringing you this impactful content. Enjoy! #grandfamilypodcast #kinshipcarepodcast #grandparentspodcast more

Podcast by Kinship Carers Victoria

Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: weekly podcasts, weekly articles, and resource pages on all aspects of family building at our website, CreatingAFamily.org. We also have an active presence on many social media platforms. Please like or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). more

Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she's made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast to encourage, educate, and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care, and kinship care. We aim to support adoptive and foster families by sharing encouraging real-life stories and equipping them with modern-day research and parenting techniques. more

Kinship Together is a podcast where you get to hear real-life stories, experiences and advice from kinship carers. We hope that by listening to their stories, you gain useful information, confidence, and even a little advice to help you in your own kinship journey.  more

The Kinship Crisis, DFCS Denying Family Placement is a hard-hitting investigative podcast exposing how DFCS routinely denies family placement and prioritizes foster care and adoption over kinship care. Hosted by Veteran Nurse, Grandmother and Advocate Lenora Buckley, this podcast brings you real stories, legal insights, and expert interviews to hold the system accountable and elevate the voices of families fighting for their rights.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the host and any guests, and do not reflect the official policy or position of any government agency, court, or organization. The content provided is for informational and advocacy purposes only and is based on personal experiences, publicly available information, and general knowledge of the child welfare system.This podcast does not disclose confidential information about any juvenile court proceedings or identify minors by full name. Efforts have been made to protect the privacy and identity of all parties involved, especially children.Nothing said on this podcast should be construed as legal advice. Listeners seeking legal guidance should consult a qualified attorney licensed in their state.While we advocate for family preservation and reform in child welfare practices, we do not intend to interfere with any active court case, investigation, or legal process.By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that the host is exercising her First Amendment right to share her lived experience, and that all content is intended to promote transparency, accountability, and positive change in the child welfare system. more

'A Home and Healing For Every Child' is an Adopt Change podcast where we host conversations with global thought leaders, experts and individuals with lived experience on topics including foster and kinship care, adoption, child welfare, trauma and healing. Adopt Change is a not-for-profit organisation founded to ensure A Home for Every Child and healing for those who have experienced trauma. We believe that every child has the right to grow up in a safe, nurturing and permanent family home, and that all families need the appropriate supports for children to thrive. more

Help One Child is excited to launch our NEW monthly podcast interviews. Since 1993, Help One Child has brought expert trainers, therapists, individuals, churches, and communities together to support and strengthen our foster, adoptive, and kinship family systems to help children impacted by trauma experiences. We will continue this great work by releasing our NEW podcast interviews monthly so you can listen on your own schedule! more

Parenting through adoption, foster care, or kinship placement brings deep joy—and real challenges. We're here to talk about all of it—the hard, the heartwarming, and everything in between.Beneath the branches, we make space for real conversations, shared stories, and the kind of community that gets it. Together, we'll normalize the struggles, celebrate the small wins, and hold space for the messy, beautiful work of building connection in adoptive, foster and kinship families.This podcast features sponsored by Show Hope (www.showhope.org). Learn more: www.adoptionfosterclinic.org/podcast more

The Kinship Connection is a weekly podcast hosted by kinship grandparents Jan Johnson and Stephanie Bressler Ratcliffe. Through honest and heartfelt conversations, they explore the real-life joys and challenges of raising grandchildren and stepping into the role of caregiver.Each episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and a sense of connection for others navigating the kinship journey. From emotional moments to everyday victories, Jan and Stephanie share their experiences openly—creating a space where kinship caregivers feel seen, supported, and understood.Whether you're new to kinship care or have been on this path for years, The Kinship Connection reminds you that you're not alone. more

THE GRAND EXPERIENCE®Real Stories. Practical Guidance. Hope for Every Grandparent Caregiving Journey.Grandparents are raising their grandkids — right now, in your neighborhood, maybe in your own family — and too often figuring it out alone.The Grand Experience® brings you inside these families: honest, sometimes funny, always real conversations with the grandparents, parents, and kids living this story — plus the practical guidance they wish someone had handed them on day one, from navigating schools and courts to healthcare and financial help.Real Stories. Practical Guidance. Hope for Every Grandparent Caregiving Journey.Come for the stories that will make you laugh, tear up, and see your own family differently. Stay for the guidance that could change how you show up for yours.The Grand Experience® is a community co-designed, research-informed podcast and resource platform developed to support grandfamilies (grandparents, relatives, and kinship caregivers raising children). Created through a collaborative co-design process involving caregivers, professionals, researchers, and community partners, the initiative is more than a podcast. It functions as a knowledge translation and systems navigation initiative, helping families access practical guidance, trusted resources, and evidence-informed support for navigating healthcare, education, legal systems, financial assistance, and community services. more

Rooted in Resiliency is a strength-based, trauma-informed podcast designed to support adoptive, kinship, and guardianship caregivers by providing educational, uplifting, and practical conversations. The podcast will highlight coping strategies, caregiver experiences, and expert insight to help listeners build resilience and access supportive resources. more

Join staunch Aboriginal leaders Uncle Charles Pakana and Sheree Lowe as they yarn up all things Kinship caring the joy of it, the weight of it, and how carers can get the support they need. Guests include Kinship carers, Community leaders, paediatricians, psychologists and other experts. New episodes dropping fortnightly from 21 August 2026. 'Our Boorai and young ones are a gift from our Ancestors. It's our role to care for the young ones in a system that is not built for our Community.' more

Kinship Care Ops is a kinship care paperwork podcast for grandparents and relatives raising kids—guardianship vs custody, TANF/benefits, school enrollment, and licensing. We own guardianship vs custody paperwork, TANF/benefits checklists, school enrollment, and licensing paths. Practical kinship care ops—not trauma-support interview shows. Search Kinship Care Ops on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly kinship guardianship, TANF, and school enrollment episodes. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinship-care--7171875/support. more

Kinship Caregivers Sanctuary podcast is a heartfelt space for grandparents and relatives raising children—a place where strength and softness are both welcome.Hosted by Jacqueline Stephens, kinship caregiver, author, and advocate, this podcast offers honest conversations about the realities of caregiving, the weight of unexpected responsibility, and the healing that can happen along the way.This is more than a podcast—it's a sanctuary.Here, we talk about:Navigating the emotional journey of raising a child not born to youSupporting children with trauma, neurodivergence, and big emotionsSetting boundaries while maintaining family relationshipsFinding peace, purpose, and identity in the midst of caregivingHonoring your own healing while showing up for the next generationWith a calming and reflective tone, each episode blends personal stories, practical support, and gentle encouragement—reminding you that you are not alone in this journey.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, searching for guidance, or simply needing a moment to breathe… this space was created for you.✨ Strong and soft can coexist. more

Our podcast series is dedicated to exploring topics related to adoption, fostering and kinship care. We invite children's social care professionals and experts by experience to join us to share best practices, their experiences and knowledge. more