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

Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us - A podcast by SMU Child Advocacy Clinic

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.

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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