A Conversation About Racial Equity In The Foster Care System

Season 23, Episode 194

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A crucial change that must happen within the foster care system centers around racial equity. Fortunately we have powerful agents of change like Rachel Lauren to teach us how. She joins us for this episode of the podcast.

A Little More About Rachel…

Rachel is a conscious social influencer who is passionate about racial equity, Black life, women’s rights, foster care/adoption, and holistic wellness. By profession Rachel is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner and Human Resources professional. Rachel is the Senior Director of People and Culture for Van Jones non-profit organization Dream Corps while concurrently serving as a Managing Partner (Programming and Relationships) for Diversified, a boutique DEI consulting firm. It is not by coincidence that Rachel’s passion for people and heart for culture has led her to a career that speaks to who she is and what she believes.

Through her popular social platforms and various contributor positions, Rachel speaks out against racial injustice and advocates most commonly for the lives of all Black people. As a proud adoptive mom of 3, Rachel is no stranger to foster care and adoption, and more specifically how this industry affects Black and Brown children and families. She proudly supports individuals facing the perils of a system in need of deep healing.

It is Rachel’s belief that many systemic disadvantages also separate the demographics she predominately works to support from access to holistic treatment and awareness. Because of this, she shares her knowledge and interest in healthy alternatives and remedies.

How To Connect With Rachel…

Also On The Show This Week…

  • Insight One Day Training is coming October 19th and we are pleased to feature two highly-sought after therapists and psychologists, Dr. Laura Anderson and Jessica Sinarski (LPCMH) to this exclusive event. We will be specifically diving into the brain, trauma’s impact on it, and the resulting behavior. Plus, we’ll be talking about healing and how to walk with your child through the toughest moments of this journey. Tickets are going fast so don’t wait to join. Click Here.

Thanks for stopping by this week! 😉

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A Conversation About Racial Equity In The Foster Care System

Season 23, Episode 194
A crucial change that must happen within the foster care system centers around racial equity. Fortunately we have powerful agents of change like Rachel Lauren to teach us how. She joins us for this episode of the podcast.

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