FSM Network Podcast Series

FSM Network Podcast Series

The FSM Network Podcast Series highlights the important work of partners in the Fostering Success Michigan Network in increasing access and success in postsecondary education for youth with experience in foster care.

Episodes

#ChangemakersMI: Advocacy & Voting

October 31, 2022 • 30 mins
In this episode, we talk about the importance of raising the voices of those with lived experience in foster care, housing insecurity, and refugee status via advocacy and voting!
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National Foster Care Month 2021: Reflections from the FSM Ambassadors

May 5, 2021 • 36 mins
In this episode, the FSM Ambassadors share their thoughts and reflections about National Foster Care Awareness month. In this frank conversation, youth with experience in foster care share how they personally recognize this month, what activities of organizations resonate with them most, and what they wish to see from leaders, influencers and policymakers moving forward.
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FSM Student Strength Stories Physical and Mental Health Domain

April 10, 2018 • 22 mins
FSM Student Strength stories feature a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join us as we talk to Matthew about his strengths in the Physical and Mental Health Domain!
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FSM Podcast National Foster Care Month

April 4, 2018 • 28 mins
Happy National Foster Care Month from Bri and Amal, our FSM Student Ambassadors! Join them as they debrief this semester and introduce their feelings along with common feelings that youth with experience in foster care may have about Foster Care Month.
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FSM Student Strength Stories-- Housing Domain with LaShawntelle

March 22, 2018 • 36 mins
Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join us as we talk to LaShawntelle about her strengths in the Housing Domain!
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FSM Student Strength Stories: Supportive Relationships and Community Connections -With Liz. B

February 26, 2018 • 22 mins
Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join us as we talk to Liz B. about her strengths in the Community Connections and Supportive Relationships Domain!
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FSM Student Strength Stories: Identity Domain-- Sharaya S.

January 18, 2018 • 25 mins
Join FSM Student Ambassador, Bri S. and she talks to Sharaya S. her strengths as a graduate student in the Identity Domain!
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FSM Student Strength Stories: Refresh and Reload with Bri S. and Amal M.

December 13, 2017 • 33 mins
FSM Student Ambassador Bri S. and FSM Graduate Assistant Amal M. reflect on the past semester and discuss self care and ways to use strengths to rejuvenate during break. They also talk about common feelings and experiences for students with experience in foster care and what the holidays mean for them.
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FSM Student Strength Stories: Life Skills Podcast Kirsten S.

November 13, 2017 • 23 mins
Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join us as we talk to Kirsten S. about the Life Skills Domain!
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Episode 23: FSM Student Strength Stories: Finance and Employment Domain with Personna H.

October 30, 2017 • 25 mins
Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join Maddy Day, Director of Outreach and Training as she talks to Personna H. about her strengths in the The Finance and Employment Domain!
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Episode 22: FSM Student Strength Stories Series: Education Domain with Tamara T.

September 28, 2017 • 18 mins
Each month, FSM features a student with strengths, skills, and resilience in each of the domains via podcast to celebrate student accomplishments and achievements and share resources with the FSM Network! Join Maddy Day, Director of Outreach and Training and FSM Student Ambassador Bri S. as she talks to Tamara T. about her strengths in the The Education Domain!
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Episode 21: Physical and Mental Health Domain with Michael T.

April 14, 2017 • 16 mins
Delta College FAST Scholar Michael T., speaks with Maddy Day about the Physical and Mental Health domain and the role it plays in postsecondary success for students with experience in foster care.
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Episode 20: Housing Domain with Justin B.

March 28, 2017 • 19 mins
WMU Seita Scholar, Justin B., speaks with Maddy Day about the Housing domain and the role it plays in postsecondary success for students with experience in foster care.
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Episode 19: Supportive Relationships and Connections Domain With Tristin

February 19, 2017 • 15 mins
LCC Fostering Stars Scholar, Tristin, speaks with Maddy Day about the Supportive Relationships and Community Connections domain and the role it play in success for students with experience in foster care.
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Episode 18: Identity Domain with Brandon Y.

January 13, 2017 • 24 mins
CFS Student Ambassador, Brandon, speaks with Maddy Day about the Cultural and Personal Identity domain and the role it play in success for students with experience in foster care.
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Episode 17: Finances and Employment Domain with Mercie F.

January 13, 2017 • 20 mins
FSM Student Reporter, Mercie, speaks with Maddy Day about the importance of the finance and employment domain for students with experience in foster care.
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Episode 16.2: Collective Impact featuring Bridget Jancarz, Part 2 of 2

December 14, 2016 • 20 mins
Thank you for joining us as we discuss collective impact with Bridget Jancarz of StriveTogether! Please enjoy part one and join us for part two of this special podcast!
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Episode 16.1: Collective Impact featuring Bridget Jancarz, Part 1 of 2

December 14, 2016 • 15 mins
Thank you for joining us as we discuss collective impact with Bridget Jancarz of StriveTogether! Please enjoy part one and join us for part two of this special podcast!
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Episode 15: Life Skills Domain with Andre F.

November 9, 2016 • 20 mins
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Episode 14: Education Domain with Jamie Bennett

September 27, 2016 • 23 mins
Join Maddy Day and Jamie Bennett as they wrap up our focus of the "Education Life Domain" and discuss why we at WMU's Center for Fostering Success orient our work around it related to youth with experience in foster care.
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