The future Dr. Rikell Ford joins us on this episode to discuss how the educational system, unconscious bias, and stereotypes influence how young girls (specifically black girls) in care shape perception of themselves. Rikell shares her experien

Kenisha E. Anthony - Labeled: Ward of the State

Mar 26th, 2021 58m 41s

For this last episode of Women's Month we are joined by renowned author, Kenisha E. Anthony. Kenisha's book, Labeled: Ward of the State, is a game changer. She recounts her story and experiences while in foster care but more importantly her sto

"1 Call Away" An Interview with Eboni Daniels

Mar 12th, 2021 1h 1m

During Women's History Month we are recognizing women that are making history in the child welfare system. Eboni Daniels is definitely a women impacting the lives of the young men she serves. Eboni talks to us about running a boys group home in

The Fresh Prince of Philly aka Ambition The Poet in da house!

Feb 26th, 2021 44m 14s

On this episode we are joined by the one and only....Ambition the Poet! The first black foster care poet in the U.S.! In the interview Ambition tells us his story, shares his poetry, clothing line, and goes into the some of the struggles he end

Angela Quijada-Banks and The Black Foster Youth Handbook

Feb 16th, 2021 50m 11s

In this exciting episode we get the privilege of interviewing the world-renowned, NAACP Image Award nominee, and author of one of the most sought after books in the foster community, Angela Quijada-Banks. Angela discusses her journey within the

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Welcome to the Fostering Perspectives Podcast

Feb 14th, 2021 5m 1s

This episodes introduces you to the podcast, Fostering Perspectives, and your host, Roschanda Fletcher. In this episode, we discuss how the podcast came to be and why it was important to start this podcast. This podcast is a byproduct of the no

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