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Queer youth are overrepresented in the foster care system, meaning that the percentage of youth in foster care who are LGBTQ is significantly larger than the percentage of LGBTQ youth in the general population. Choosing to become a resource in the foster care system may seem overwhelming or complicated, but it can be an important lifeline for these kids. This week, Celeste Carolin guest hosts In the Den, and special guest Dr. Gwen Bass joins us again to discuss some of the important aspects of foster care and how to get involved. 

Special Guest: Gwen Bass

Dr. Gwen Bass is the author of Immaculate Misconception: A Story of Biology and Belonging, in which she tells her story of growing up one of the first children of lesbians conceived through artificial insemination.  She is a teacher, advocate, parent mentor, researcher, and collaborative consultant. With a decade of experience each in K-12 classroom teaching and teacher education, plus years of research and program development, Gwen supports kids and adults whose needs and voices aren’t honored by conventional systems. Her team provides consultation and training to help nonprofits, educators, government agencies, and caregivers foster positive outcomes for young people — especially those with disabilities and learning differences, LGBTQ+ youth and families, and youth in foster care and unique family situations. Gwen is also a foster and adoptive parent in a queer blended family. They travel often, work like a team, and live by three rules: Have fun, be safe, be kind.

Links from the Show:

• Gwen’s website: www.drgwenbass.com 
• Gwen on Queer Family Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gqsGeQifnrx26W6taN3X1 
• Gwen Book : https://bookshop.org/p/books/immaculate-misconception-a-story-of-biology-and-belonging-gwen-bass/20090027?ean=9798889269526&next=t
• Gwen on First Person Plural: https://www.keystepmedia.com/podcast/sister-act/  
• Join Mama Dragons here: www.mamadragons.org 

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