The Future Is Foster

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:

[email protected]

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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