Elisha: Foster Care Experience Led to Working in the System (Part II)

Elisha Elisha is a youth specialist for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As well as a proud mom, wife, and aged out alumna. Elisha was removed from her family at the age of 6. In Part 2 of her story, Elisha tells us about going through college as an aged out youth and describes her career as a youth specialist. If you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at [email protected]! You deserve to be heard.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook! Credits: Elisha Simpson Editor: Soheil Abdmousavi Recruiting:  Jacqueline Juhn Editing team: Thomas Samuelson & Jennifer Walters Interviewer: Bryan Kelly Music Credit: Nostalgia” by Tobu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fFMjGs2mvs   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SMU or the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Foundation