Episode 12 - Ready or Not: How to Prepare for Your First Foster Placement

In this episode of Dream Small, Jason and Whitney pull back the curtain on what it's really like to prepare for a new foster care placement. Whether you're a brand-new foster parent or just curious about the process, this episode offers a real, relatable, and faith-rooted look into the emotional, mental, and physical preparations that come before that knock on the door.

You’ll hear:

• What emotional rollercoaster to expect when saying "yes" to a new placement
• Why it’s okay to feel overwhelmed — and how to stay grounded
• Questions to ask during “the call” (and why it’s okay to say no)
• Trauma-informed ways to welcome a child into your home
• Tips for preparing your space, your bio kids, and your support network
• Stories from the Smalls’ personal journey — including Grammy’s “placement magic” and car seat chaos

📖 Verse shared: Isaiah 41:10

“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you…”

Resource mentioned: Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors by Robyn Gobbel

Whether you're actively fostering, just exploring it, or supporting someone who is — this episode is packed with practical wisdom, grace, and a few laughs too.

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"Paradise Found" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/