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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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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
In this episode, Lynn Tonini interviews Amanda Simonetta, the Executive Director of The Felix Organization in Locust Valley, New York. Amanda discussed her background as a school guidance counselor, which then led to being the first Camp Director at The Felix Organization. She shared the goal of her organization, which is to help youth in care experience joy. Through multiple camps, they work with about 1,500 youth every year. Listen to learn about their camps and the work they do to support youth aging out of care that earned them a 2024 AOI Award.
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