Empowering Change: Child Advocacy, Foster Care, and Finding Your Voice with Olivia Smith

11/02/2025 58 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15
Empowering Change: Child Advocacy, Foster Care, and Finding Your Voice with Olivia Smith

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Episode Synopsis

This episode focuses on the vital role of advocacy in supporting children, particularly in foster care and educational systems. We touch on personal experiences, the importance of knowledge about rights and relationships, and strategies for effectively advocating within complex systems.• Understanding the role and significance of PACE • Navigating challenges in the foster care system • Empowering oneself with knowledge of rights and policies • The emotional landscape of advocacy work • Building key relationships within educational and care systems • Importance of curiosity and community support in advocacy • Techniques for responding versus reacting professionally • Fostering collaboration for effective outcomes.

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