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This podcast series, hosted by the Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania, explores resources and strategies that are effective in helping older youth in foster care prepare for aging out of the system and transitioning into adulthood. Our goal is to put out a podcast every month. To support our podcast, go to www.fieldcenteratpenn.org and click on “Support Us”. Thank you!
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Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
In this episode, Lynn Tonini interviews Beth Reinwald, Founder and CEO of Flourish Homes in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Beth shared the challenges that Flourish Home faced getting started, how they launched their 1-2 year, faith-based transitional living program for young women facing homelessness, some of whom have aged out of foster care. Beth also reviewed their mentoring program and other supports they provide youth as they work toward educational and employment goals. Finally, Lynn and Beth discussed the importance of consistency for young people while they are in foster care, both in regard to placements and education.
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