Mona

Un-Parented

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Welcome to 'Un-Parented,' where the untold stories of the foster care system come to light. I'm your host, Mona Rene, with over two decades of experience in the Child welfare. I've seen the inner workings, the successes, but more often, the hidden struggles of a system that may do more harm than good. Each week, we'll dive deep into the raw and uncensored stories from my personal experiences, as well as candid conversations with former foster care children and fellow workers. These are the voices that are rarely heard, the stories that need to be told. Join me as we unravel the status quo, com...

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Episodes

Mr. Jay Pt.2 13.03.2026 1:02:10

Mr. Jay Pt. 1 13.03.2026 1:05:05

S3 E5 Glenda 03.08.2025 18:33

S3 E4 AC 27.07.2025 32:54

S3 E3 Mark 20.07.2025 31:07

S3 E2 Deannia 13.07.2025 43:55

S3 E1 Cole 06.07.2025 47:24

This week, we’re joined by Cole Williams , founder of The Delta Project — a father, former foster parent, and youth advocate who shares the deeply personal story of calling the police on his own son… and what that moment taught him about the foster care system, trauma, healing, and himself. What happens when the system designed to help ends up doing harm? How do we parent when we ourselves are u...

S2E7 Reflections 02.05.2024 39:59

S2E6 Yvonne 25.04.2024 1:03:45

S2E5 Jackie 18.04.2024 1:12:41

S2E4 Deana 11.04.2024 1:27:33

S2E3 Desiree 28.03.2024 1:00:05

S2:E2 | Ned 21.03.2024 49:53

S2:E1 | Butterfly 14.03.2024 51:57

Ep.7 Reflections 15.12.2023 21:20

Ep6. Coach-O 08.12.2023 39:09

Ep.5 Precious 01.12.2023 1:00:33

Ep.4 Dan 24.11.2023 34:29

Ep3. Tiffany Pt.2 17.11.2023 1:02:56