The Speak Up
The Speak Up
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The foster care system is complex, often misunderstood, and filled with stories—stories of resilience, heartbreak, and hope. Here, we’ll talk with those who’ve lived it, those who work in it, and those who want to change it. From real-life experiences to policy discussions, we’re bringing the truth to light and giving you ways to take action.
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Examines various aspects of foster care through real-life experiences and policy dialogues, including kinship care, system failures, and personal stories of resilience, with episode examples like conversations with friends about kinship challenges and insights from professionals in children’s shelters.
The foster care system is complex, often misunderstood, and filled with stories—stories of resilience, heartbreak, and hope. Here, we’ll talk with those who’ve lived it, those who work in it, and those who want to change it. From real-life experiences to policy discussions, we’re bringing the truth to light and giving you ways to take action.
In this episode of Speak Up, Naomi Castillo tells her powerful story of being raised by her grandmother after her parents separated and struggled with instability. She shares memories of visits to her mother in jail, summers living with relatives, and the sacrifices her grandmother made to keep her safe.
Naomi also describes reconnecting with her paternal grandparents and father, setting boundaries with her mother, and how her grandmother’s steady love shaped her into the person she is today. A heartfelt tribute to grandparents raising grandchildren and the resilience that comes from chosen family.
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