The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.
The Foster Care System is complex and nuanced, loaded with stories of terrible struggle and unsung heroes. This episode aims to unpack the system as a whole, starting from the national stage and slowly zooming into Central Florida. Learn about our state’s lead agency system, take a deep dive into what it means to “age out” of the system, and specific areas along the foster care experience to focus on moving forward.
Episode Guests
Peter Amico
Past Board Chairman, Embrace Families | Foster Parent
Phil Scarpelli
President/CEO, Family Partnerships of Central Florida
Raquel Bell
Executive Director, Foundation for Foster Children
Michelle Chira
Co-Founder and Board Member, Foundation for Foster Children
Central Florida Foundation
Sandi Vidal
Vice President of Community Strategies and Initiatives
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