Co-sponsored by Casey Family Programs, Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program, and the University of Washington School of Social Work
7:00pm on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Northwest African American Museum | 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA (map)
“Everyone needs the support and love of a family, regardless of age.” Tackling life on your own at 18 is no easy task. Each year, thousands of children turn 18 and “age out” of the child welfare system.
Of these, almost half are Black and have spent the majority of their childhood being shuffled through the system. This discussion examines the issue of children no longer eligible for foster care, and its impact on our community.
Moderator: Zynovia Hetherington, Program Director, Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program at the University of Washington
Panelists: Lyman Legters, Director, Casey Family Programs; Rhonda Smith, Mockingbird Society and Foster-Care Alumnus; and Aaron Fox, YMCA of Greater Seattle
Tickets: $7 General Admission, $5 Students/Seniors
Purchase tickets online at brownpapertickets.com or call 1-800-838-3006.
Dish(course)! - Continue the conversation with a delicious way to end the evening, time and location TBD.
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