Fostering Her Daughter - The Process, The Grief, and the Joy - with Abbi Thomsen

27.How does foster care actually work? What is it like? In this episode, my friend Abbi Thomsen beautifully and graciously opens up about the process of fostering her sweet daughter, Elle. You'll leave this conversation inspired, encouraged, and left with questions to grapple with. 00:52 Abbi's Fostering Story 15:34 What is Kinship Care? 18:47 The Hardest Part and the Best Part of the Fostering Journey 25:22 What does Relinquishing Rights mean? 26:28 Visitation with Bio Parents 29:55 The Role of Caseworkers in Foster Care 39:08 What is Most Misunderstood about the Fostering Process? 43:51 The Importance of Gracious Communication 45:58 What is Actually Helpful from your Community? 52:59 Abbi's Hope for the Church and the Foster Care System 01:01:50 Advice for Looking into Foster Parenting You can reach Abbi with any questions or encouragement on instagram   / abbigail_thomsen