Elisha: Foster Care Experience Led to Working in the System (Part II)

Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us

English - May 01, 2020 02:07 - 20 minutes - 23 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Elisha

Elisha is a youth specialist for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As well as a proud mom, wife, and aged out alumna. Elisha was removed from her family at the age of 6. In Part 2 of her story, Elisha tells us about going through college as an aged out youth and describes her career as a youth specialist.

If you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at [email protected]! You deserve to be heard.

Credits:

Elisha Simpson Editor: Soheil Abdmousavi Recruiting: Jacqueline Juhn Editing team: Thomas Samuelson & Jennifer Walters Interviewer: Bryan Kelly Music Credit: Nostalgia” by Tobu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fFMjGs2mvs

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