Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Josh, a former ward of the state who is currently a foster parent. We speak about his lived experience in the Indiana foster system, Teens in the system, black trash bags, the system in general. There is a beautiful special surprise so make sure you tune in!

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What’s good light shiners! In this episode, we get Shahems lived experience in kinship care. We discuss how similar foster care and kinship care is and the effects it’s had. Shahem is a licensed therapist and social worker and focuses on advocating for the Black and brown youth in his community. Teaching about the disparities they face. We also discuss Tiktok and how it is a useful tool to educate people about the foster care system but how racist it can be.

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Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Monique, a former Crown Ward who is currently involved in a lawsuit against The Crown for failure to inform foster children of their rights to sue for abuses. We discuss the similarities and differences between being a foster child in Canada vs the USA as well as the ongoing battles of former foster children to secure housing, education, employment, and the general battle to transition into society after being a Ward. Be sure to follow Monique on social media @beauty_cakes.

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Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Crystael a former foster youth who was transracially adopted by Black people. We talk about how it was difficult being the only White person in her family growing up and how that has been as an adult. Be sure to follow Crystael on social media @crystaelcorbin

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Hey Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by author and former foster youth Brittany. We speak about her lived experience in foster care and her memoir. A Suitcase and a Dream is the story of a 9-year-old girl faced with the atrocities of abuse, hunger, homelessness, abandonment finally ending up in the foster care system. Grab a copy here! https://www.amazon.com/Suitcase-Dream-Brittney-Sherell/dp/1937400077

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Light Shiners! In this episode, I am joined by Bennett a former foster youth who was in and out of the foster system 3 times! Bennett shares his lived experience being a first-generation American whose father struggled to keep custody. His story is captivating and profound. Be sure to follow Bennett on social media @bennettknows.

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Hey hey, Light Shiners! This is a VERY special episode for me. I am joined by Jasmine a former foster youth and my sisters' foster sister. I first met her when I was visiting my sister when I was 8 years old at their foster home. Jasmine shares her experience in the foster system and how it overall was a positive experience. You won't want to miss this episode! Be sure to follow Jasmine on social media @jaszzy___ If you would like to be on the show please fill sign up here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v7bvzVA12m64Ujr-I9eQcR5UKO8vOIMjDdNic0YYLFg/prefill Please help us keep shining light on the truths of the foster care system by donating. Please click the link to donate! https://karlosdillard.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=611ab8be7dbb68767abf984e Please be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review to keep more amazing episodes coming!

Hey Light Shiners! In this week's episode, I am joined by Katie, a young person that has been greatly affected by the foster care system. They discussed how child protective services lied to them and their biological mom and how foster care robbed them of their chidlhood.

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Hope all of you light shiners are having an amazing week. In this episode, Ellery shares the incredible story of her life in and out of the foster system. We speak about abuse in the foster care system and the fog it creates. The lack of adult supervision to foster parents and the system treating kids as pawns.

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Hey Light Shiners! In this week's episode, I am joined by Davon, a twin, former foster youth, and adoptee. He speaks on how the system is failing foster kids. We also talk about his lived experience and what we can do to make a change as former foster youth

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