Failing Up The System

Episode 39 of the The Brave Files podcast, hosted by Heather Vickery, titled "Failing Up The System" was published on December 6, 2018 and runs 48 minutes.

December 6, 2018 ·48m · The Brave Files

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Summary

Paula Creed-Smith’s childhood was anything but easy. Even though the extreme hardships of abuse, neglect, and bouncing home to home in the foster care system, she learned to overcome. Paula discovered, firsthand, a gap in the system and subsequently used this knowledge to advocate for children aging out of the foster care system. Tune in to hear how Paula pulled through and now lives a joyous life.Detailed Show Notes Here.Donate for Heather's Birthday Fundraiser here.

Episode Description

Paula Creed-Smith’s childhood was anything but easy. Even though the extreme hardships of abuse, neglect, and bouncing home to home in the foster care system, she learned to overcome. Paula discovered, firsthand, a gap in the system and subsequently used this knowledge to advocate for children aging out of the foster care system. Tune in to hear how Paula pulled through and now lives a joyous life.

Detailed Show Notes Here.

Donate for Heather's Birthday Fundraiser here.

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