Unbelievably Resilient - Institute for Family Podcasts

Institute for Family and Unbelievably Resilient (formerly FosterStrong) have allied together to amplify the voices of alumni of foster care and help change prevailing narratives surrounding youth who’ve experienced out-of-home placement. On the Unbelievably Resilient podcast, alumni of foster care offer a safe space to commune, laugh, and share stories of resilience.

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Alumni of foster care come together in this podcast to share their journeys from trauma to triumph. Tune in as they bond over shared experiences, explore what it means to be unbelievably resilient, and reclaim the narrative surrounding youth in foster care. Stay tuned for Season 3 coming in 2022!

Episode 1

In episode one of season three we dive into the art of storytelling and the vulnerability that comes with it. Acknowledging the pain and gently moving beyond it into the realm of power. How do we know we are ready to share? Listen in as our teammates kick us off with tips, tricks, and things to prepare for when you decide to share your life of resilience with others.

Episode 2

In episode two of season three our team discusses the difficulties with obtaining your case files. The hang ups, managing your own expectations, and rewriting the stories you read about your past. If you find yourself wanting to obtain your records or even you are just beginning to consider making the request…we are right there with you. Privacy and protection standards vary across the country and as you will hear, it’s not always a straight forward process; and sometimes it leads to disappointment. How do we keep building our story if there are many gaps in the history? Tune in to find out.

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About Unbelievably Resilient

Unbelievably Resilient is a non-profit organization composed of young adults who spent time in foster care. They aim to empower youth and alumni of foster care to reclaim their narratives by authentically sharing their stories of journeying from trauma to triumph. Through podcasts, social media, and speaking events, Unbelievably Resilient challenges harmful prevailing narratives surrounding youth in foster care and serves as a trusted resource for the foster care community.

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