Twayna speaks to artist, lecturer and former cared for child Dr. Sylvan Baker.

Twayna and Sylvan talk about growing up in care. They also discuss identity, living with the same white family for a long time versus finding the right racial and cultural match.

You can follow Sylvan on Twitter at @lizardmandrb

in loco parentis (in the place of a parent) • A fostering and adoption podcast featuring former cared for children and adoptees hosted by Twayna Mayne.

You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram @locoparentispod and email us at [email protected]

Created and produced by Twayna Mayne (@TwaynaMayne)Production managed by Angelie Stephens (@AngelieStephens)