A series of podcasts coming out this week from a panel of experts including KALW's Holly Kernan and Youth Law Center's Executive Director Jennifer Rodriguez. First one: How can social workers better aid foster youth? 

A Public Education: Foster Youth Share Experiences with Social Workers

Kevin Clark tells his audio story about his personal experiences with the epsdt services offered in California as a foster youth.

A Personal Look at Mental Health Screenings for Foster Youth

Haydee Cuza talks in an audio podcast about the harm mental health stigma can have on youth, and what we can do to change the dialogue surrounding the advocacy

Youth Advocating for Abolishing Mental Health Stigma

The second part in a podcast series of foster youth and KALW's Holly Kernan when they explore the consequences of removing a child from their original family. 

A Public Education: Part II

Maurissa Sorensen, former foster youth and currently studying for her second Master’s Degree at USC, has transformed how foster youth are notified about potential federal aid to attend college. 

Listen to this interview conducted by Chronicle of Social Change's Theodora Lederer. 

Former Foster Youth Takes on FAFSA

Sandi Redenbach left home at an early age because of abuse and neglect. Education and resilience pushed her to become a Yolo County educator, philanthropist etc. 

Sandi Redenbach

Interview between Daniel Heimpel, President of Fostering Media Connections, and Bobby Cagle, Director of LA County Children and Family Services.

Bobby Cagle Reacts to High Profile Child Deaths

Daniel Heimpel, President and Founder of Fostering Media Connections, discusses concerns over Family First with Bobby Cagle, Director of LA County Department of Children and Family Services.

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