From Surviving to Thriving: How RCOE Sets Foster Youth Up For Success | The Torch Ep. 15

In this episode of The Torch, host Dominique Samario sits down with Amanda Corridan, RCOE’s first-ever Foster Youth Services Executive Director, and Cheryl Flores, a foster youth and champion for student well-being.Together they discuss the Foster Youth Success Initiative from the Riverside County Office Of Education, and firsthand stories about what it takes to improve the system and build trust with vulnerable youth. Whether you’re an educator, policymaker, or community advocate, this episode sheds light on what’s working—and what still needs to be done—to ensure every foster youth gets the love, stability, and opportunity they deserve.