Are you navigating the highs and lows of unexpectedly raising your foster grandchild, feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of the foster care system and Mental Health challenges? Do you struggle with the painful memories of past traumas and disruptions, unsure if your household can find balance again? Are you looking for guidance, understanding, and a supportive community to share your journey in kinship care?

I’m Laura Brazan, and today we dive into an emotional, enlightening, and sometimes gut-wrenching topic in 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.' Join us as we unravel the intricate paths taken by grandparents who become foster caregivers, tackling the staggering hurdles with love and resilience. This episode, “From Fostering to Grandparenting- Navigating the Complex Paths of Love, Loss, and Resilience,” features the heartfelt story of a kinship caregiver who, with unwavering commitment, transformed her life to raise her troubled foster daughter's baby as her own granddaughter.

We’ll delve into real-life experiences with bipolar disorder, the daunting fight against an unwieldy foster care system, balancing careers while Caregiving, and the impactful struggles of children born into Trauma. Hear her candid viewpoints on the social services system, and absorb expert insights aimed at better supporting foster families.

Subscribe now to 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren' for valuable resources, expert advice, and a deeply compassionate look at the emotional landscapes you're navigating. Join our community where every story helps build strength and solidarity, ensuring you don't face these adversities alone.

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Laura Brazan Founder of “Grandchildren Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity” Podcast

I am a professional hand engraver and gold inlay artist. I’m from NYC and moved to northwest Montana thirty five years ago. Two years ago my husband and I became legal guardians of two of our seven grandchildren, now ages 5 and 8. With little resources available and no community, I developed the “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity” podcast with the encouragement of the University of Montana. Sharing advice from experts and stories from other grandparents from all over the country we hope to provide hope and community while educating others about this challenging task.