The Future is Family: Conversations on Foster Care and Community. Season 1 Episode 1

Meet Rachel, D’Agostino, LGPC, a trauma counselor with the desire to support others in their unique journeys. She brings authenticity and compassion to all of her sessions, with a focus on personal wellness.   Growing up she was a biological child in family who fostered around 30 children over the years. We sat down to talk growing up, saying goodbye, and how her childhood played a role in her shaping her life.  For more information visit www.embrella.org or follow us on social media on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and @embrella.nj or on LinkedIn @embrella. Tune in next time on The Future is Family podcast Related: Adoption, Foster Care, Foster Families, Foster Care STories, True Stories, Foster Care Podcast, Kinship

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