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 those who are transgender, non-binary, or use no labels in the safe space. We recognize that gender and how we claim our identities is evolving across the spectrum.

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.

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. 

On this episode of we welcome our guests Courtney Jones, MSW and Christa Martinez, LGSW two fellow social workers with lived experience to the show. You'll hear us talk about how we have gone from being black girls in foster care to becoming child welfare experts working in the profession, being labeled as resilient and how we practice self- care.