All Our Kids Podcast
Ep. 28: The AOK Community Closet is here!
There’s a new AOK resource for foster families of Massachusetts. Learn about how you can play a role in the AOK Community Closet–either as a customer or volunteer … or both! Remember you can listed to our podcast right here on our website, or subscribe (and rate us!) on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get…
Read MoreEp. 27: We’re BACK! (But did we ever really go anywhere?)
It’s been over two years since Marianna and Kyle have recorded in the same room, sitting at the same table, at the same time. And this episode is a true return-to-normal. Plenty of AOK organizational updates, for sure; mostly, though, this is just the taste of normal that we’ve all needed since March 2020. How…
Read MoreEp 26: Learn About the Pathways to Permanency Program
Pathways to Permanency (P2P) is an incredible program available in Massachusetts to foster families who need assistance and support (um… that’s all of us!). Hear Marianna’s conversation with program director, Morganne, and learn about this great resource. You can also click here to download a P2P brochure. View and Download P2P’s brochure
Read MoreEp. 25: Meet Child Welfare Advocate and Veteran Foster/Adoptive Parent: Missy Tyler Tarjick
Hearing about Missy’s lifelong involvement in foster care and adoption is inspiring, surprising, and sometimes even jaw dropping. From her own birth family’s fostering journey to her 20-year experience as a foster, adoptive and (more recently) guardianship parent – you are bound to be amazed. Hear about how she manages her large brood (how large?…
Read MoreEp. 24: Parenting During the Times of Covid
This is not the summer any of us looked forward to. COVID-19 has been ravaging communities, and leaving families with challenges they’ve never faced before. Marianna and Kyle talk about it all, in the way only they can. FosteringAOK · Episode 24: All Our Kids podcast: Parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic Remember you can download…
Read MoreEpisode 23: Navigating Discussions of Race, Justice, and Equality as Foster Parents
The world is changing quickly, hopefully toward more justice and equality. In light of the recent murder of George Floyd, and countless other victims of systemic racism, Kyle and Marianna talk about how we are personally navigating these waters, doing our best to raise our own multiracial families to be part of the change. Take…
Read MoreEp. 13: On Babies, Siblings, and Recovering From Trauma
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast A New Placement, and Looking Ahead AOK Founder, Marianna Litovich, has a new foster baby. And Kyle is instantly in love with her. Hear the dynamic duo talk about babies, siblings in foster care, recovering from trauma, and some…
Read MoreEp. 12: A Long, Cold, Lonely Winter
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast A Long, Cold, Lonely Winter Although spring is almost upon us, it’s hard not to feel the weight of the winter depths at this time of year. And to make matters worse, as your inclination is to hide under…
Read MoreEp. 11: Want to Get Involved? Here’s Our Menu of Opportunities!
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast Our Menu of Opportunities The most frequent question we’re asked is, “What can I do to help?” As a child welfare advocacy organization, we know there are thousands of children in Massachusetts who need foster families. But we also know not all families are…
Read MoreEp. 10: Resource Spotlight — All About KidsNet, Foster Care Support Through MSPCC
Back to AOK Podcasts Click here to subscribe to our podcast What is KidsNet? KidsNet is an important resource for foster families in Massachusetts. If you need respite, childcare, access to a family resource liaison, or many kinds of support, you should know about KidsNet! Click to listen to an interview with…
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