SHE Navigators Podcast Episode 7: The Importance of Icebreaker Meetings in Foster Care

In this insightful episode, La Toyia Conway-Hampton, host of the "SHE Navigates Child Welfare podcast," discusses the essential role of the "icebreaker" meeting in the foster care process. La Toyia highlights the importance of bringing birth parents, foster parents, social workers, and children together shortly after a child’s placement to ensure a smoother transition. The icebreaker meeting helps facilitate understanding of the child’s unique needs, preferences, and routines, enabling caregivers to provide more consistent and compassionate care. La Toyia shares personal experiences and emphasizes how open communication benefits both the child and family members.

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