S2 E9 Kingswell Conversations - Honest expectation setting in successful foster placements?

What role does honest expectation setting play in successful foster placements? In this episode of Kingswell Conversations, Richard Kingswell, CEO of Foster VA and Extra Special Parents, discusses one of the most important foundations of successful foster care: honesty. From the very first family conversation about fostering, through training, matching, placements, crisis moments, respite care, and reunification, Richard explains why honest communication matters at every stage of the journey. In this conversation, Richard shares: • why foster care starts with honest conversations at home • how agencies support foster parents through training and matching • why realistic expectations are essential • how to know what placements are right for your family • the importance of asking for support during difficult moments • why respite is a sign of strength, not failure • the emotional reality of reunification and saying goodbye This is a practical, honest, and deeply human conversation about the realities of foster care and the extraordinary families who step forward to help children heal. Learn more about fostering and adoption in Virginia: [www.fosterva.org](http://www.fosterva.org) [www.espva.org](http://www.espva.org) Download Richard’s free Comprehensive Guide to Fostering and Adoption in Virginia at FosterVA.org. #FosterCare #VirginiaFosterCare #TherapeuticFosterCare #FosterParenting #TraumaInformedCare #Reunification