Ep. 19 - Inside the System: How Laws & Race Policies Hurt Kids (feat. Jyasmine Lane)

What does it really look like inside the foster care system—and what happens when laws prioritize policy over child safety?Jyasmine Lane gives us an inside look on the podcast today!Jyasmine is a first-time foster mom in Washington state. A former teacher, she has always had a deep care for children and child development. After being married for 9 years and not having any biological children of their own yet, Jyasmine and her husband felt a call to foster.Through fostering, Jyasmine got an inside look on how the system works and was shocked at what she found.  In this episode, we’ll discuss:How reunification decisions are made under current lawHow our current system does not take child development into considerationHow neglect and addiction are minimized in the systemThe unintended consequences of policies framed as protecting minority familiesWhy foster parents must advocate fiercely for children—even when it’s uncomfortableIf you care about foster care, child safety, or how laws impact families on the ground, you won’t want to miss this episode.Thank you, Jyasmine, for the work you are doing and for using your voice to speak out for those who can’t speak for themselves. The children in Washington state need people to fight for them and you are doing that good work. Thank you!……………………………..Want to know more about Fostering Change WA? Visit our website: https://fosteringchangewa.org/You can learn more about our history, our mission, or make a donation to sponsor an episode.Our mission is to make a real change in Washington state for those most vulnerable. Through this channel, we aim to give a voice to the voiceless, share the stories of those who often go unseen, and inspire people to make a difference. We want views and comments to become action that will save lives. To follow us and the work we are doing, check out our social media channels: Instagram: @fosteringchangewa TikTok: @fosteringchangewa Facebook: Fostering Change WAWant to catch up on the story? All our 'Change The Story' episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, and on our YouTube channel.#fosterfamilies #bipoc #fostercare #fostering #washingtonstate