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Episode 16
MaLisa Riley is an author and entrepreneur who draws from her own experience as a youth in foster care to produce resources aimed at helping children in challenging circumstances use their imagination as they process some of the harder aspects of their reality. Her first children’s book, “Tommy’s 2 Mommies,” was published in 2019. The story follows young Tommy as he goes between his mom and his foster momma on a weekend visit to his mother’s treatment center. “Tommy’s 2 Mommies” features gorgeous illustrations by Roey Cancio is available on Amazon, and you can also find a link on A Fostered Life’s Recommended Resources page.
MaLisa shared about her experiences in foster care, as well as her reflections on being adopted at the age of twelve and then reconnecting with her parents as an adult. As a foster and adoptive parent, I found MaLisa’s perspective and openness so insightful, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
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Ep 6: Adopted at 20—A Conversation with Brittney
Ep 5: Back to School with Ernest Henderson, Jr.
Ep 4: Trauma Informed Parenting: A Conversation with Therapist Dena Johnson
Ep 3: Helping Teens in Care Launch Successfully—A Conversations with Alex and Jesse from Treehouse
Ep 2: Open Your Heart (and Home!) to Teens in Foster Care—A Conversation with Lacey
Ep 1: From Foster Youth to Foster Parent—A Conversation with Amber M. Jewell
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