Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care

Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care
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The intersectionality of being Black and a young woman poses a unique set of problems for Black girls in foster care. The Diaries of Black Girls in Foster Care series addresses current cultural issues, disparities, and stereotypes that aid in poor outcomes for black girls who have experienced care.

Episodes

  1. 07/08/2022

    The Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care Podcast Trailer

    The intersectionality of being Black and a young woman poses a unique set of problems for Black girls in foster care. The Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care series addresses current cultural issues, disparities, and stereotypes that aid in poor outcomes for Black girls who have experienced care. We are determined to change the narrative and debunk stereotypes of Black girls with lived experience by partnering and welcoming podcast guests with subject matter experts that have lived experience in the child-welfare system. Although, titled “ Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care”, we welcome those who are transgender, non-binary, or use no labels in the safe space. We recognize that gender and how we claim our identities is evolving across the spectrum.

  2. 07/06/2022

    Journal Entry 5: LGBTQ+A and Foster Care

    Join us for our final episode of Season 1! During this episode we'll be celebrating Pride Month and discussing the intersectionality between being a black and brown LGBTQ youth in foster care.

  3. 05/24/2022

    Journal Entry 4: National Foster Care Awareness Month and Education

    On this episode we’re excited to have 2 fellow Trail Blazers and foster care alumni Dr. Joshaline Douglas, Ph.D and  Angelique Salizan, MPM on the show to discuss National Foster Care Awareness Month and education.

  4. 05/04/2022

    Journal Entry 3: Understanding Adultification Bias in the Child Welfare System

    This episode we are discussing the adultification of Black girls in the foster care system. We explore what adultification may have looked like in our lives. This episode was a learning environment for us all.

  5. 03/23/2022

    Journal Entry 2: Black Girls in Foster Care to Child Welfare Experts

    On this episode of we welcome our guests Courtney Jones, MSW and Christa Martinez, LGSW two fellow social workers with lived experience to the show. You'll hear us talk about how we have gone from being black girls in foster care to becoming child welfare experts working in the profession, being labeled as resilient and how we practice self- care.

  6. 02/24/2022

    Journal Entry 1: Intro, Who We Are, Safety in Foster Care

    In this episode you'll meet and get to know your hosts Tashia, Alexandria, Amnoni, Angela and Kaysie. You'll also hear about what led them to start this podcast, their personal stories of what safety in foster care looked like for them and what protective factors black girls in foster care need.

    Journal Entry 1: Intro, Who We Are, Safety in Foster Care
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The intersectionality of being Black and a young woman poses a unique set of problems for Black girls in foster care. The Diaries of Black Girls in Foster Care series addresses current cultural issues, disparities, and stereotypes that aid in poor outcomes for black girls who have experienced care.

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