#FCM Weekly Highlights: COVID-19, Alumni Corner...

COVID-19 IMPACT ON FOSTER CARE

In March, I was interviewed by Africatown Media to discuss how the pandemic is affecting children and families in foster care. I emphasized the importance of supporting families and not judging them. Foster children and biological families can feel isolated as they navigate the system. A situation like this can exacerbate these feelings. Interview starts at 3:45.

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ALUMNI CORNER

Kenisha E. Anthony is a first-generation college graduate, award-winning foster care advocate, and author. Known for being resilient and bold, she’s an outspoken activist utilizing her experiences to empower others. Currently she works for the Florida Foster Care Review as a Permanency Outreach Specialist As a foster care visionary, she starred in the documentary, Foster Shock and has been featured on NPR and in the Miami Herald. Her eye-opening memoir, Labeled, is her debut. She describes her book as a means to ‘educate, inspire, and empower.’ You can follow her on social media on Twitter and on Instagram under @aboutkenisha and @aboutlabeled.

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Treehouse

Treehouse is an organization that provides educational and life skills support to foster youth. I’ve had the opportunity to work with them and can say they truly care about those impacted by the system. Check them out if you’re interested in getting involved.

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FROM SOCIAL: ‘BRILLIANT COMMITMENT’

“Brilliant commitment. You are to be acknowledged and honored. The stories...are truth telling. The truth has impact. Thank you so sincerely for sharing. Advocating. Ensuring you are seen and heard.”

This comment is from Daniel, one of my connections from LinkedIn. I do this work not knowing who will see it but I feel it necessary to express my gratitude. I am always appreciative of those who take the time to acknowledge my work. Below is my post from LinkedIn. You can follow me here.