Shannon Enoch, Executive Director of Programs at the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, introduces, “In Real Life: Foster Care Unfiltered,” a new podcast from the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. Aimed at current and prospective foster parents, as well as anyone curious about foster care, the show features candid conversations with foster families across North Carolina. Shannon outlines the podcast’s focus on real stories about foster care, reunification, adoption, sibling placements, and caring for teens, with the goal of supporting, encouraging, and inspiring listeners to better understand foster care.

“We believe when families share their truth, others feel seen, encouraged, and inspired to step forward too.” -Shannon Enoch

Episode details:

• Target audience: individuals interested in or involved with foster care
• Purpose of the podcast: to provide an insider's perspective on foster care
• Sharing raw and honest conversations with real families
• Emphasis on supporting foster families through shared experiences
• Importance of authentic storytelling in fostering understanding
• Encouragement for potential foster parents to learn more about foster care
• Highlighting the emotional and practical challenges faced by foster families
• Aiming to inspire and motivate listeners to make a difference in foster care

Episode Resources:

• For more information about Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, visit: chsnc.org
• To be a guest on the podcast, email: inreallifepodcast@chsnc.org
• To learn more about foster care, visit: https://chsnc.org/adoption-and-foster-care/get-started/

Episode Resources:

• Catch up on previous episodes of In Real Life: Foster Care Unfiltered here: https://chsnc.org/about/podcast/
• For more information about Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, visit: chsnc.org
• To be a guest on the podcast, email: inreallifepodcast@chsnc.org
• To learn more about foster care, visit: https://chsnc.org/adoption-and-foster-care/get-started/
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