In this episode we're talking about the environmental, mental and permanent placement of fostering and how it foster youth are effected as well as how you can support them.

This month there are so many reasons for JMC to celebrate: Pride Month, Juneteenth, Father's Day and Graduations!! Tune in as Tralayne share more!

On this episode, Tralayne has amazing news to share regarding the new Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Boys Home as well as updates on the fundraiser!!

This episode we continue the conversation surrounding fundraising in honor of this month marks our 5 Year Anniversary. Tralayne has the pleasure of interviewing former JMC Youth Director Care Aid, Jessica, who shares her experience and the importance of why JMC must continue the work for our foster youth in this state.

It's Time To Celebrate!!! JMC has been doing the work for foster youth in Washington to 5 years now. We are so excited for you to learn ways you can help us continue the work and expand the vision that every child will experience an authentic, reliable, and supportive community.

This episode Tralanye has the pleasure of interviewing DCYF Recruiter, Yolonda Marzest, on the importance of Black representation and what that means for Black foster children as well as advocacy.

Honoring Social Workers and talking all things advocacy, tune in as Tralayne chats with fellow Social Worker Veronica Hudson. This episode dives into the in/outs of social work and the importance of showing up for children who need us the most.

Special guest/JMC staffers Mavis Tuner and Dreshun Harvey join Tralayne to share from the providers’ perspective/experience of the importance of black representation with the foster care system specifically.

We all can relate to feelings of belonging especially in an environment that is unfamiliar for us. Like us, foster children often black foster youth can experience this when place in foster families that do not necessary reflect their race. Tune in as Tralayne tackles this topic and provides  ways you can support!

This episode features former foster child and author of "No Ordinary Liz," Elizabeth Sutherland. Tune in to learn Liz's journey and how the some of the people place in her life during a time of great transition help guide and lead her into her future.

"No Ordinary Liz" - by Elizabeth Sutherland

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