Fostering Conversations

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By: CASA of Southwest Missouri

CASA of Southwest Missouri presents Fostering Conversations, where we tell real stories about real children in foster care. Host Shelby Blakley sits down with CASA of SWMO staff and volunteers to talk about their experience in child advocacy.

Interviewing Theresa Collins
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Today at 9:00 AM

This episode features Theresa Collins, founder of Beacon Organizational Consulting and a former foster youth whose life was transformed by her CASA advocate. Theresa shares her powerful full-circle journey and explores what it truly means to be "Foster Kid Fierce." Tune in to learn how advocacy can change a child's life.

Want to follow Theresa's work or learn more? Check out her links:

Beacon Business Consulting

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Fostering Stories: Consistency Through Chaos
03/17/2026

In this episode we share the story of a foster child who learned how to trust again through the unwavering support of their CASA volunteer!

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children - CASA SWMO


Fostering Stories: Four-ever Home
03/03/2026

In this episode we share the story of four siblings and their CASA navigating a mother's addiction and the foster care system.

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children - CASA SWMO

PACA - What is a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement? - Purl Adoptions


Interviewing Julie Murray
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02/17/2026

Join us as we talk about Julie Murray's extensive experience with the foster care and child welfare system.


Fostering Conversations Teaser
02/09/2026

This is the official teaser for CASA of Southwest Missouri's new podcast Fostering Conversations!