{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Foster Friendly Podcast","title":"One Couple's Journey of Going From Zero to Four Kids Instantly with Adriana and Jamie Howard","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3160,"description":"Jamie and Adriana Howard share their adoption journey of becoming an instant family of six through foster care. They initially planned for domestic infant adoption but felt drawn to foster care and older children. They emphasize the importance of learning as they go and being open to trying new strategies when it comes to parenting. They highlight the uniqueness of each child and the need to adapt parenting approaches accordingly. The Howards also discuss the significance of preserving sibling bonds and the sense of identity and stability it provides for children in foster care.\nThey unpack their experience of adopting four siblings and the importance of keeping siblings together in foster care. They discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting a sibling group and the unique bond that develops between siblings who have experienced similar hardships. Jamie and Adriana emphasize the need for support from the community and the power of having other adults in the children's lives. They also highlight the gratitude and resilience of their children and the transformative impact of the adoption journey.\nShort video on the Howard's going from zero to four kids instantly and another video about their adoption journey.\nMore from America's Kids Belong:\nLearn more about being a foster or adoptive parent or supporting those who are in your community.\nMeet kids awaiting adoption. \nPlease consider donating today to support our mission to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care.\nStats cited in this episode HERE: ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/x3miLa7J-sf05o_fPWplsnxeb7VBd_DBHGb3r7Vs-YA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yMmI1/YjI2NjlkMDg5Y2Ri/NGU0MTRiYzY0Mjcx/OTg2YS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}