To Foster Change
Every Child Needs an Advocate
Clip: Season 2017 | 30s
Wende Nichols Julien emphasizes how becoming a CASA volunteer is a high-impact role.
Executive Director of CASA LA, Wende Nichols Julien, emphasizes how becoming a CASA volunteer is a high-impact role and will likely be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, full of surprises, challenges, and self-discovery.
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To Foster Change is a local public television program presented by PBS SoCal
To Foster Change
Every Child Needs an Advocate
Clip: Season 2017 | 30s
Executive Director of CASA LA, Wende Nichols Julien, emphasizes how becoming a CASA volunteer is a high-impact role and will likely be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, full of surprises, challenges, and self-discovery.
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The Impact of Being a C.A.S.A.
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For Lucy Abdelradiy providing a support system for foster children is what drives her. (4m 27s)
Peter Samuelson knows what works for foster youth to succeed and graduate from school. (3m 43s)
Janis Spire is a champion for foster children and has been for the past 15 years. (4m 4s)
Sarah Boone heads a nonprofit agency focusing on foster families, adoption, and advocacy. (4m 46s)
Chris Simonsen shares his passion and commitment to helping transitional age foster youth. (3m 41s)
Zaid Gayle shares his 18 years of working in the foster youth community. (3m 53s)
Rich Valenza shares his journey of fostering-to-adopting two children as a single dad. (5m 40s)
Steve Gunther shares how he strives to offer programs and services to foster youths. (2m 52s)
Donna Brown Guillaume's commitment to social change and social justice is steadfast. (3m)
Pamela Wright is a tireless, compassionate advocate for Southern California foster youth. (3m 58s)
Gene Howard is Executive Director of the Orange County Alliance for Children and Families. (2m 58s)
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Emaryne shares how foster care saved her life. (3m 16s)
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Hear Alexis’ story of heartbreak, determination and optimism as an older youth. (5m 44s)
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Watch Lazarus’s compelling music video about his journey from neglect to self-empowerment. (5m 16s)
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Watch “Sugar Free Shari” tell her uncensored and compelling story about her journey. (4m 22s)
Behind the Scenes: The Making Of The Youth Voices
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In the Youth Voices Video Project, new filmmakers transform their foster care experience (5m 48s)
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Matt Wadlinger of CASA OC, shares why he wants to change the expectations of foster youth. (30s)
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Johna Rivers, Founder of the Real to Real Festival, shares what foster youth really think. (30s)
The Value of Supporting Foster Youth
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Jhamasa Adams, college grad and artist, shares the value of supporting foster youth. (30s)
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Congresswoman Karen Bass shares the value and importance of mentoring. (34s)
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Donna Brown of the National Foster Youth Institute works to affect change in foster care. (30s)
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International singer, Shelita, uses music to express her past experiences and life story. (30s)
The Impact Is Beyond Rewarding
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Jason Roach, a CASA volunteer in LA, shares how volunteering has impacted his life. (30s)
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Single dad, Calvin, opens up about how fostering two boys has changed his life. (30s)
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Elizabeth Gonzalez of Five Acres, shares her approach to fulfilling youth’s living needs. (30s)
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Hear how Sarah Boone, CEO and adoptive mother of 3 sons from foster care, does it all. (30s)
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Jessie creates art to inspire others and motivate him to move beyond his traumatic past. (30s)
For Shawn Honoré, mentorship and the desire to be a better person turned his life around. (2m 29s)
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