Episode 64: The Foster Care System with Gwen Hicks

from A Year of Listening · host Colleen Powell

This week we're talking about the foster care system, the good, the bad and the ugly. Guest Gwen Hicks is an educator, advocate and champion of kids in the foster care system. As the Chief Dreamer of Amarillo Angels, a non-profit designed to support children in foster care and their foster families, she has served those on the front lines within the foster care system. Gwen and Colleen discuss the challenges the foster care system is facing, what is most needed and why people should care about this system. Check out the work that the National Angels Organization is doing and see if you could partner with them to serve your community! And follow Amarillo Angels on Facebook and Instagram. Also, connect with Gwen on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget about the listener survey! You have until August 1 to be entered to win a $35 Amazon gift card. Also mentioned in today's episode: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

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