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Show Notes
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses topics of rape and sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.
This week joining us is birth mother and foster care advocate Amy Bernardino. Through struggling to find her voice as a teenager, she has dedicated her life to fighting the stigmas on foster youth, adoption and the LGTBQ community. Join us as we hear how the life changing moments in Amy’s life led her to being an adoption advocate and pioneer in the non profit sector.
0:00 Introduction to The Future Is Foster Podcast
01:06 Meet Amy Bernardino: Foster Youth Advocate
02:05 Amy's Childhood and Family Dynamics
03:41 The Journey of Adoption and Foster Care
06:21 Facing Trauma and Finding Strength
13:34 Open Adoption: A Lifelong Connection
18:37 A Second Chance at Motherhood
23:43 Advocating for Foster Youth and LGBTQ Community
30:37 Conclusion and Call to Action
Join The Future Is Foster Community:
https://www.thefutureisfoster.com/
Let’s Talk:
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
800.656.HOPE (4673)
Planned Parenthood:
800.230.7526
Learn More About RaiseAChild:
https://www.raiseachild.org/
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