This episode touches on sensitive subjects that may be uncomfortable for some listeners. For more information on this case visit: https://dailyhive.com/calgary/lila-smith-edmonton https://strathmorenow.com/articles/new-details-emerging-in-the-case-of-edmonton-teen-found-in-oregon https://globalnews.ca/news/8968258/man-accused-child-luring-13-year-old-edmonton-girl-statement/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-missing-teen-found-oregon-police-1.6508802 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hooks-are-in-edmonton-father-says-daughter-was-manipulated-online/ https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/more-charges-laid-against-u-s-man-after-edmonton-teen-s-disappearance-1.5984436 https://komonews.com/news/local/dad-of-missing-canadian-teen-found-in-oregon-city-says-predators-are-master-manipulators https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/u-s-man-accused-of-luring-edmonton-teen-faces-additional-charges

For my first episode I was lucky enough to have a good conversation with one of my family members to address some questions involving the foster care system. I’ve also touched on some ways to get involved in the system yourself. Please visit https://www.saskfosterfamilies.ca/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/adoption.com/7-ways-to-help-kids-in-foster-care-without-becoming-a-foster-parent/amp https://www.verywellfamily.com/what-is-respite-foster-care-26300 and https://bbbsregina.ca/ for more information.