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Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us


Apr 1, 2020

Elisha is a youth specialist for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. As well as a proud mom, wife, and aged out alumni. Elisha was removed from her family at the age of 6. In Part 1 of her story, Elisha recounts being removed from her home with her 3 siblings and the challenges she overcame in the foster care system.

If you are a former foster child who aged out of the system and want to share your story, email us at agedoutproject@gmail.com! You deserve to be heard. 

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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

 

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