The TRUTH About Foster Care That Nobody Talks About | Youth Share Their Stories Youth Impact Podcast

What is foster care really like? In this episode of the Youth Impact Podcast, members of the Baltimore City Youth Action Board discuss foster care, adoption, identity, generational trauma, social work, and the connection between foster care and youth homelessness. Topics include foster care versus adoption, Native American and Black family experiences, identity after adoption, aging out of foster care, social work myths, trauma, and advice for young people navigating difficult situations. Like, Subscribe, and Share to help amplify youth voices. 00:00 Introduction 00:26 What Is Foster Care? 01:20 History of Foster Care and Native American Families 03:30 Foster Care's Impact on Black Families 04:40 Foster Care vs Adoption 06:20 Identity and Adoption 08:30 Meeting Biological Family 09:00 Personal Foster Care Stories 10:20 Aging Out of Foster Care 11:20 Social Work Myths 13:30 CPS and Family Support 17:20 Generational Trauma 20:20 Why This History Matters 22:00 Breaking Cycles of Trauma 26:00 Foster Care and Youth Homelessness 29:00 What Needs to Change? 34:00 Advice for Youth 35:15 Closing Thoughts