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She Fostered 99 Kids & Photographed Every One of Them — Here's What She Saw

She Fostered 99 Kids & Photographed Every One of Them — Here's What She Saw

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What does it take to open your home to 99 children — and love every single one of them?

Lorraine Howard did exactly that. A certified professional photographer, award-winning artist, mom of 8, and former foster parent to 99 children (102 total when you count her foreign exchange student and birth kids — yes, really),

Lorraine joins Monica Samuels and co-host Julie Orcutt for one of the most powerful Moms Club conversations we've ever had.

This isn't just a story about foster care. It's a story about what love actually looks like when it costs something.

ABOUT LORRAINE HOWARD:

Lorraine Howard is a certified professional photographer based in California whose love of storytelling through portraits grew directly from her years as a foster and adoptive mom. After noticing that not one of her 99 foster children arrived with a single photograph, she made it her mission to give every child a visual record of their story. She now donates senior portrait sessions to foster kids aging out of the system — giving them something priceless before they face the world alone.

📸 Find Lorraine:

Website: LorraineHowardPhotography.com
Instagram: @LorraineHowardPhotography
TikTok: @LorraineHowardPhotography
Facebook: Lorraine Howard Photography
YouTube: Lorraine Howard Photography

ABOUT INSIDE THE MOMS CLUB:

Hosted by Monica Samuels (attorney-turned-podcaster and co-author of Comeback Moms) and her close circle of mom friends, Inside the Moms Club is the podcast for every mom who needs to laugh so she doesn't cry. From celebrity guests to everyday heroes, we cover the highs, lows, and wildly unexpected moments of motherhood — with humor, heart, and zero judgment.

🌐 Website: InsideTheMomsClub.com
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00:00 The Story That Hooked Us Before the Intro
00:25 Welcome to Inside the Moms Club
01:30 Monica & Julie Are "Almost Empty Nesters"
03:38 Meet Lorraine Howard — Mom of 8, Foster Mom to 99
04:50 How a NICU Stay Planted the Foster Care Seed
06:17 "I Couldn't Have Any More Children" — Lorraine's Turning Point
07:10 Why She Chose Foster Care Over Foster-to-Adopt (At First)
08:19 How the Foster Care System Actually Works — Explained Simply
09:23 Two Tracks: Reunification vs. Foster-to-Adopt
10:46 The Very First Placement — An 18-Month-Old & a Wild Paternity Twist
11:08 What It Takes to Become a Foster Parent (Classes, Fingerprints & More)
12:25 The Most Kids Lorraine Ever Had at One Time (8 Under One Roof!)
13:08 "101 Kids" — Plus a Foreign Exchange Student
13:35 The Child Who Wanted to Be Named "Chicken Head" 😂
15:36 How Lorraine Let Him Choose His Name (With a Little Help from Kindergarten)
17:27 "None of Them Came With Pictures" — Why Lorraine Picked Up a Camera
18:45 How a Photography Passion Became a Mission for Foster Kids
19:38 Donating Senior Portraits to Foster Kids Aging Out of the System
21:16 Advice for Moms Considering Foster Care
22:31 Why Having a Job Is Hard When You're a Foster Parent
23:57 Emotional Strength, Support Systems & Self-Care for Foster Parents
24:45 "I Just Couldn't Give Them Up" — The Hardest Part, Honestly Answered
25:11 How Lorraine Welcomes Kids Into Her Home at 2AM
26:54 How Photography Gave Her the Freedom to Foster Full-Time
28:22 Financial Realities: What Foster Parents Actually Receive
29:29 What Happens to Support When You Officially Adopt
30:27 Lorraine's Relationship With Birth Parents — A Surprising Perspective
31:37 Zoomer Mom Q&A Begins
32:03 Ginger's Question: How Have 99 Kids Changed YOU?
33:45 The Power of Quiet — An Unexpected Parenting Shift
35:24 Tatum's Question: Do You Stay in Touch After They Age Out?
39:03 Teaching Life Skills — From Newborn Care to Writing a Check
40:53 Foster Kids Who Go to College for Free (and How to Access It)
42:08 Do Foster Kids Want Families of Their Own? The Answer Surprised Us
43:47 Lorraine's Dream for the Next Chapter (Yachts & Vacation Photography!)
46:12 How to Find Lorraine Howard Photography
46:41 How to Become a Zoomer Mom
47:44 Subscribe & Final Motto: "If You Don't Laugh, You're Going to Cry"

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