14 episodes
Formerly Fostered Deena Saunders-Green
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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We give emancipated youth, and their allies, a place to share THEIR truth.
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Teens, Blackmail & Sex Trafficking
A social services provider talks about trauma and a common tactic being used to lure teens into sex trafficking.
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Choose Your Children
A 25 year old former foster youth shatters the "crack baby" myth with a college education that includes grad school.
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Absolutely Worth It
Deena Saunders-Green talks with a member of the community who stepped-up after seeing a former foster youth in need.
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Death Motivated Me
Deena Saunders-Green talks with a single dad who's determined to be a good parent, despite the trauma of his past and his struggles with depression.
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Updates & Icon Radio FM
After 7 months of silence, Deena Saunders-Green talks about the chaos she created while advocating for emancipated youth as a social worker, an entrepreneur, a student, and a radio host! 😳
Check out Formerly Fostered on www.IconRadio.FM on Wednesdays at 7:00PM PST. -
Motherhood, Mental Illness & Corporal Punishment Pt 3
A mother discusses her history with CPS and Children's Mental Health Services.
Customer Reviews
Inspiring & Informative
Deena (a former social worker) is a great host, compassionate and full of integrity as she interviews former foster youth and those close to them. She keeps a close focus on the interviewee's stories, honoring their experiences. Eye-opening, thought-provoking, inspiring & educational podcast about foster care. Highly recommend.