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

Available for purchase on Amazon!

There are many options when it comes to impacting the lives of foster youth including becoming a foster parent and a mentor. Our children need healthy and positive connections that can be fostered by both areas. If you are interested in volunteering contact us today at [email protected]!

Without the love and support of a family to fall back on, many foster youth who aged out of care find themselves struggling to succeed on their own. Learn more how you can support them through the different transitions and be a huge impact in their life!

Family doesn't have to be related, it's what you choose. In this episode, Tralayne talks all things traditions, family and fostering during the holidays.

Starting off Season 2 with special guest/co-owner Alex Davis along with Tralayne who shares how JMC came into existence as well as it's growth since inception. Tralayne shares many great things coming down the pipeline all in efforts to support foster children here in Washington. Tune in for more!

In this episode Tralayne interviews a grandmother, Debra Fayne, who fostered then later adopted her grandchildren. Tune in as she shares her journey, the challenges/wins and altering parenting styles while fostering her grandchildren.

In this episode, Tralayne share tips and tools for parents getting their kiddos ready to go back to school beyond shopping for supplies/clothes. Check it out!

Bonus: special interview with Devandra Wheeler author or "Nova Be Bold."

As trusted adults it's up to us to raise and support our youth whether it's your bio, foster, adopted kiddos by guiding them to be responsible adults. In this episode, Tralayne dives into the importance of purposeful parenting and the outcomes of being intentional. Tune in!