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This is a podcast series to explore the resources and strategies that are effective in helping foster youth prepare for aging out of the foster care system and transitioning into adulthood. Our goal is to put out a podcast every 2-3 weeks. To support our podcast, go to agingoutinstitute.org/podcast and become a patron. Thank you!
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Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
In this episode, Lynn Tonini interviews Joy Rios, Founder and Executive Director of Connect with a Wish, located in Virginia Beach, VA. We talked about Joy's journey as an adoptive parent, which exposed her to the issues that youth in foster care face. We then discussed the launch of the organization as a holiday project and then expanded to providing youth with 'wishes' year round. The mission has since expanded to 15 programs, providing support to foster youth from newborns to those who have aged out of care. Their next expansion will include their "Take 2 Community," a housing program for these young adults.
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