10. Understanding the Foster Care System: Lead Agencies, Aging Out and a History Lesson

Send us Fan MailThe 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.Guests:Peter Amico, Former Board Chairman of Embrace FamiliesPhil Scarpelli, President and CEO of Family Partnerships of Central FloridaRaquel Bell, Executive Director, Foundation for Foster ChildrenMichelle Chira, Co-Founder and Board Member, Foundation for Foster ChildrenFrom Central Florida Foundation:Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and InitiativesVisit the First You Talk website.Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram.As our region’s community foundation, Central Florida Foundation serves as a launchpad for high-impact philanthropy. Championing the collective power of head, heart and dollar, we coordinate the commitment and investment of philanthropists, nonprofits, and community partners to target today’s most critical challenges and those on the horizon to truly transform our community. The Foundation also offers expert giving advice, a personalized approach to managing charitable funds, and the capacity to convene collaboration across sectors. Learn more at cffound.org.