From Foster Care to Options in Permanency will center the voices of foster youth to explore their lived experiences and perspectives.
This Disrupting with Purpose panel discussion centers the voices of foster youth to explore their lived experiences and perspectives on adoption, focusing on both the preparation before and the realities that follow. Youth will share their perspectives on access to information, expectations, transitions, and changes in relationships and resources. Field experts on the panel will respectfully offer context and insight that builds on youth perspectives. The conversation will include a range of experiences to support a balanced and nuanced understanding of adoption experiences in Minnesota and will provide information on permanency options for foster youth beyond adoption.
Field Experts:
Kwesi Booker, Director of Children and Family Services at Hennepin County;
Sadie Hart, Advisory and Policy Director at Ain Dah Yung Center;
Nicolas Vogel, Extended Foster Care Policy Specialist| Child Safety & Permanency at MN Department of Children, Youth and Families.
This event provides 2 social work CEUs in Minnesota with approval from the MN Board of Social Work (BOSW). The cost is $20; scholarships are available.
Lunch will be served at noon followed by the panel discussion from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Resources and information for providers and foster youth will be shared.
* The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by speakers, panelists, guests, and other participants are solely their own and do not reflect the views, opinions, policies, or position of Youthprise.
