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Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us

Nov 16, 2018

After she was removed from her parents due to sexual abuse, Josie and her two siblings first entered the foster care system when she was only 8 years old. During her time in foster care, Josie had 14 to 16 different placements, including one adoption. Eventually, Josie aged out of the foster care system and is currently...


Oct 26, 2018

Brandon grew up with an abusive father and a mother addicted to drugs. When he was only 5 years old, he entered the foster care system. At the tender age of 7, Brandon was placed in a psychiatric hospital and given prescription drugs. After living in at least 15 different foster homes, Brandon aged out of the foster...


Oct 24, 2018

Welcome to Aged Out: The Stories that Built Us! This is a podcast by the SMU Child Advocacy Clinic created to raise awareness regarding the child welfare system while giving youth who aged out a voice to transform it. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode!

If you are a former foster child who aged out of the...