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Supporting Foster Youth with Ms. Meagan Washington-Sims
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In this episode, we talk to Ms. Meagan Washington-Sims, a doctoral candidate in Governors State University's Interdisciplinary Leadership program and foster youth advocate. Ms. Washington-Sims shares her story as a child in the foster system and her current work with foster youth programs. We discuss the obstacles that may seem insurmountable hurdles for children without the supports and services provided by organizations such as Aunt Martha's Health and Wellness’ Interim Care Center. Ms. Washington-Sims shares advice for the teenager approaching emancipation as age-out foster youth.
Referenced in this podcast:
- Community Health and Wellness at Aunt Martha's - Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation.
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