On this episode we’re excited to have 2 fellow Trail Blazers and foster care alumni Dr. Joshaline Douglas, Ph.D and  Angelique Salizan, MPM on the show to discuss National Foster Care Awareness Month and education ..read more

The intersectionality of being Black and a young woman poses a unique set of problems for Black girls in foster care. The Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care series addresses current cultural issues, disparities, and stereotypes that aid in poor outcomes for Black girls who have experienced care. We are determined to change the narrative and debunk stereotypes of Black girls with lived experience by partnering and welcoming podcast guests with subject matter experts that have lived experience in the child-welfare system. Although, titled “ Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care”, we welcome ..read more

This episode we are discussing the adultification of Black girls in the foster care system. We explore what adultification may have looked like in our lives. This episode was a learning environment for us all.  ..read more