FOSTER CARE SYMPOSIUM

Understanding Comprehensive Supports for the Foster Care Triad: Children, Parents and Providers

"Through Their Eyes"

Join us as we honor National Foster Care Awareness Month with a gathering of community stakeholders who have experienced foster care and adoption. 

A panel of child welfare leaders and former foster care youth will explore the critical components of support for foster parents, foster youth, and birth families. We will also discuss policies that  effect outcomes for the foster care triad, as well as strategies to influence future change in the system of care. The symposium will end with opportunity for an open forum.

Invited guests:

• Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director, Rhode Island Kids Count
• Lisa Guillette, Executive Director, Foster Forward
• Two members from The Voice - Youth Leadership Training & Empowerment Board
• A foster parent with The Village for RI Foster and Adoptive Families
• A birth parent whose child is parented by The Village foster parent
• A foster parent with Child & Family Foster Care
• Alejandro Molina, Assistant Chief of Planning, RI Department of Children, Youth & Families
• Dr. Wendy Hadley, Fostering Health Program, Lifespan

Light refreshments will be served. This symposium is FREE and Open to the Public. Please register below by Tuesday, May 23rd.