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In this episode, we sit down with BeAnka Masefiade, Executive Director of Osofomaame - a Grand Rapids nonprofit that is committed to reducing the overrepresentation of Black families in the child welfare system.

BeAnka shares how Osofomaame’s work - through programs like the Abundant Life Academy and community education initiatives - is building pathways to belonging, stability, and empowerment for young people navigating the foster care system.

The organization also provides vital foster care resources - offering training, tools, and culturally informed guidance to help caregivers better support children of color and create homes where every child feels seen, valued, and understood.

Want to learn more about Osofomaame? Visit osofomaame.org.