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?

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 Jiu Jitsu by searching either name on any major platform!

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 on the show!

IWAFosterKid@gmail.com

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 empowering guidance and essential tools for a brighter future!

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.