Two Homes, One Goal: Collaboration for Kids

When a child enters foster care, two families’ worlds collide—often with uncertainty, fear, and hurt. In this uplifting session, Heather, a mom in recovery who overcame addiction, incarceration, and multiple child protection cases, and Natalei, her child’s former foster parent, share how they turned a challenging start into a strong, supportive partnership. Through honest storytelling, they reveal the steps, missteps, and breakthroughs that led to reunification and lasting connection. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for communication, collaboration, and keeping a child’s wellbeing at the heart of every decision. In this eye-opening seminar, we’ll explore what Blocked Care looks like in daily life, why it develops, and how it affects both adult and child nervous systems. Through a brain-based, compassion-centered lens, we’ll normalize the experience, disrupt the guilt/shame spiral, and offer evidence-informed tools for reactivating the caregiving systems that support connection, empathy, and joy. Whether you’re a parent, relative caregiver, or professional supporting families, this session will leave you equipped and encouraged to take the next steps toward healing—starting with yourself.