Interview With a Foster Kid: Declassified
Tune in to Interview With A Foster Kid: Declassified, a podcast on a mission! Hosted by Amira Therese, a foster alum with a PhD in ”Improvisational Adulting” after15 years spent in more than 30 foster homes and over 20 years of navigating life after aging out. This podcast features raw, unfiltered conversations that unveil the real experiences of those in the foster care system. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of life after aging out, providing a safe space for authentic stories to be shared. Want to share your story? Reach out at IWAFosterkid@gmail.com. Listen now and connect with our community!
Episodes
Aging out of foster care really means going outside and having the door behind you close forever.
Now you're out here - What do you do?
What do we do when we are outside on our own and there is no door to open behind us? My creativity got me through my journey and sharing it keeps me going. Send me your creative work and join me on the show!Foster Kids don't often get to connect their experiences & share how proud they are of each other - I am so proud of my foster bro, Ray Freeman! His journey is not one of privilege, it's a life of trials, errors on the part of caregivers, tenacity, ambition, and strength of character. His Jiu Jitsu community, "One Community Jiu Jitsu" says a lot about this man - Tune in to hear more!
Check out Ray Freeman & One Community Ji...
In foster care life is confusing enough - now add each radical religion you have to conform to in every new home. Disaster! I was ethereal and creative. I had my own plans and unapologetically proclaimed them in the poem featured in this episode - a poem that changed my life and reputation forever.
Send in your creative work! Our host will either share your story and narrate your creative pieces, or you can perform them as a guest...
In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply emotional moment that shook me to my core. A foster brother s some disturbing adoption ads featuring foster kids, and it broke my heart to see them reduced to mere selling points. As I fight through tears, I want to talk about what it means to see their humanity and remind us all that these are real lives, not commodities. These are my siblings, and we are not for sale!
Amira talks with Deanna Terry, co-founder of KeyStep in this part of our miniseries. They unapologetically share their experiences from foster care into adulthood and discuss the mission to pave a smoother path for future foster youth. Support Keystep, visit keystepnc.org.
Part 1!
In this two-part mini-series, Amira Therese shares the key to success that all foster kid alumni need to know! Discover transformative insights from Amira's journey after aging out of care. Next, hear from Deanna Terry, Co-Founder of Keystep, about vital resources for youth transitioning from foster care. Finally, an expert guest reveals adult social services that aging-out foster youth can still access. Tune in for empower...
A compelling discussion with Kathleen Kelly, an ER nurse, forensic children's nurse, former foster mom, and author. Kathleen shares her journey in fostering, navigating child welfare challenges, and more. Her book 'Voices Of The ER,' offers a unique perspective on resilience within healthcare. This conversation highlights powerful stories of advocacy and personal growth.
Foster Kid Fierce - Please Listen Mindfully.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:1-800-273-TALK Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741 - 24/7 text support for crises National Foster Care Hotline: 1-888-My-Foster 411 Helpline: Call 411
Share your story: IWAFosterKid@gmail.com
Welcome to the launch of an inspiring podcast dedicated to the incredible journeys of foster kids! In this debut episode, listeners meet our passionate host, a foster kid alumni, ready to bridge the gap of isolation. This show unites foster voices, creating a powerful platform for heartfelt stories and meaningful conversations. Join us and be part of a movement that empowers foster siblings everywhere!
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