YP2F hosts, Tonny and Robin are joined this week by special guest Elvira Laguna. Elvira shares her experience as a former foster youth and discusses her work at A Sense of Home, a nonprofit organization that provides fully furnished apartments for former foster youth.

In this episode:

- Elvira shares her challenging experience in the foster care system, including multiple placements and the impact of trauma.

- She emphasizes the importance of community support during her time in care and highlights the positive impact of a supportive group home.

- Elvira discusses her involvement with A Sense of Home and how she initially benefited from their services as a former foster youth.

- She talks about her role as a community resource navigator at A Sense of Home, connecting recipients with resources and coordinating special events for the Pay It Forward Alumni (PIFA) program.

- Elvira also talks about her involvement on the boards of Heritage Group Homes and Remarkably Us, both focused on supporting foster youth and Latinas in the foster care system.

Elvira's story highlights the importance of community and support for foster youth, and she offers valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating the foster care system.

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