In honor of National Foster Care Month, this special Youth Voice Amplified episode brings you a powerful live panel from the 10th Annual YES! (Youth Empowering Success) Conference. Host Gennessa joins fellow foster youth alumni Cynthia and Rubi to share raw, real stories of resilience, healing, and hope. Moderated by award-winning speaker and former foster youth Kevon Lee, this conversation dives into the challenges of foster care, aging out, education, parenting, and finding your voice. Whether you're in foster care, working with youth, or just want to understand more—this episode will stay with you. 💙
Resources & information mentioned in the episode:
- Leaders In Life Conference
- How to join the Leaders In Life Planning Committee
- General enquiries about Leaders in Life, please email chhumphrey@kern.org
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Credits:
Producers: Brian Johnson, Gennessa Fisher, Kim Silva and Allyson Baptiste
Production Partners: Â Liam Silva and Bakersfield College
Theme Song: “Beatitude” by MountaineerÂ
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