In this episode of Thrivers Stories, Faith Sharp discusses her experience as an advocate in the foster care space and the need for improvement in the advocacy experience. She shares how she got involved in advocacy and the various opportunities she has pursued.

Faith emphasizes the importance of community and connection among advocates and the need for authentic engagement and support from organizations and agencies. She highlights the trauma and pressure that advocates often face and the need for programs to be designed with the input and needs of young advocates in mind.

Faith also calls for a shift in the way organizations engage with advocates, moving beyond just collecting feedback to actively collaborating and implementing changes.