In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Courtney Williams, Travis Vangsnes, and Brian Mavis discuss Brian's new book, 'Go Upstream,' (releasing soon) which explores the connection between foster care and various social issues such as homelessness, addiction, and trafficking. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early intervention in children's lives and the role of family in healing social wounds. Brian outlines ten social wounds that often affect youth in foster care and shares his vision for a future where every child feels loved and cared for. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to get involved in supporting foster care and the families that provide it.

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Takeaways

• The book 'Go Upstream' addresses the connection between foster care and social issues.
• Early intervention is crucial for healing children's trauma.
• Foster care is often overlooked in discussions about social wounds.
• Good families can provide better outcomes than programs alone.
• The ten social wounds include trauma, physical illness, and homelessness.
• Every child deserves to feel loved and cared for.
• The system is a response to harm, not the cause of it.
• Not everyone is called to foster, but everyone can care.
• Communities play a vital role in supporting foster families.
• Awareness and understanding of these issues can lead to change.

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