In this 2-part episode we talk about caring for youth in the foster care system. We are joined by Dr. Hannah Snitzer, medical director and Gaby Espino Peralta a young adult with lived experience and family navigator for the CIRCLE clinic, a comprehensive and integrated medical home to children and families currently in or at risk of becoming involved with child welfare services. 

In part 1 episode we review possible reasons children enter the foster system, placement options, the barriers families face in working toward reunification and how trauma plays a role in development. 

We thank Dr. Snitzer and Gaby for joining us on this episode, but Dr. Lena  takes responsibility for any errors or misinformation