LaMar

Surviving The Machine of Foster Parenting

Society EN ↓ 5 episodes

Chronicling the journey of a veteran foster parent and the trial of surviving the machine of fostering.

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LaMar

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Surviving the Machine: Welcome to Connecting with Youth 03.02.2026 39:06

In this episode I am sharing the breakout session I recorded at a Foster Care/Adoption summit back in November of 2025. In this breakout I speak on how you can connect with youth in foster care and how I was able to be successful in it and provide the tools to help you succeed as well. My name is LaMar Alcorn and As a veteran of the foster care system I take you on my journey as a single foster pa...

Welcome to The Universe (Re-Upload) 22.11.2025 46:35

Welcome to the very first episode featuring a special guest One of my longest running best friend Jay! In this episode we discuss the journey I have been on as a single foster parent along with her viewpoints and support. *This is a re-uploaded episode and the first initial episode of this podcast. Enjoy! My name is LaMar Alcorn and As a veteran of the foster care system I take you on my journey...

Welcome to the Vault: breAkingthemold: Single & Fostering Ep2 22.11.2025 38:17

In this episode I reach back into the universe of my original podcast breAkingthemold: Single & Fostering to bring you The second episode which features my best friend Jay and our discussion on how she helped me become a foster parent through her support and more. Take a Listen and Enjoy! My name is LaMar Alcorn and As a veteran of the foster care system I take you on my journey as a single fo...

Welcome to the Vault: breAkingthemold: Single & Fostering Ep1 23.10.2025 13:56

In this episode I reach back into the universe of my original podcast breAkingthemold: Single & Fostering to bring you the very fist episode I recorded. It’s special because I recorded it with 2 of my best friends on a road trip. This episode started this journey of podcasting and I wanted to be able to share it along with many others in special vault episodes to come. Enjoy! My name is LaMar...

Surviving The Machine: Welcome to the Sabbatical Summer 04.08.2025 21:38

This 2nd episode I give update on my summer on sabbatical and my plans moving forward. As well as reflect on some past placements as I look forward to new placements. My name is LaMar Alcorn and As a veteran of the foster care system I take you on my journey as a single foster parent 7 years in counting. The ups and downs and highs and lows and how I’m continuing to survive the machine of it. Fol...