Foster Care: Listening to the Voices of Foster Youth

Foster Care: Listen to the Experts—The Children The experiences of foster children are often overlooked in discussions about foster care. A foster mom, Stephanie, is changing that narrative. In a recent video, Stephanie emphasizes the need to prioritize the voices of those who have lived through the system. "As a foster mom, I'm not an expert," she says, "the real experts are the children." She highlights the work of Lily, a foster youth using social media to document her journey, illustrating the challenges and resilience of young people in foster care. Lily's story, along with Stephanie's advocacy, underscores the importance of creating supportive environments and listening to the needs of foster youth. Their combined message is a call for greater empathy and understanding in the foster care community.