A Foster-to-Adopt Story: Navigating Unique Caregiving Needs with Kat Devlin and Shannon Brennan

16/07/2025 55 min

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In today's deeply personal episode of The Sacred Window Podcast, host Christine Devlin Eck welcomes Kat Devlin and Shannon Brennan to share their transformative journey as foster-to-adopt parents. Motivated to foster during the pandemic, they discuss their extensive training in trauma-informed care and child development. They candidly open up about the complex emotions from their first foster child's reunification and the logistical hurdles they faced, highlighting their reliance on vital community support.The discussion beautifully culminates with the joyful story of adopting their third foster child, a process they navigated with increased confidence and support. Kat and Shannon emphasize the paramount importance of community, meaningful rituals, and fully acknowledging the profound impact foster children have on their lives. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt, and insightful conversation on the unique caregiving needs within the foster-to-adopt journey.Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care?Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path.Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class@‌sacredwindowstudiesJoin our ⁠Facebook Group⁠Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt .

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