EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures
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Podcast Overview
<p><strong>EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures</strong><span> is a podcast amplifying the voices and stories at the intersection of foster care and education. Through in-depth conversations with educators, CASA volunteers, social workers, legal advocates, and policymakers, this series explores the challenges and solutions shaping the educational outcomes of foster youth. Produced in collaboration with Texas Tech University and key community partners, EduVoices blends research, advocacy, and storytelling to inform, inspire, and drive systemic change.</span></p>
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Publishing Since
2/5/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
IEPs, Advocacy, and Hope: Protecting Educational Rights for Foster Youth
Students in foster care often face school instability, interrupted educational services, and the lasting effects of trauma. When special education enters the picture, navigating the educational system can become even more challenging for foster parents, caregivers, CASA volunteers, educators, and school leaders. In this episode of EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures, Dr. Dusty Palmer and Dr. Stephanie Barbre welcome Dr. Bridgett Dolan, founder of Spero Advocacy & Consulting, for an in-depth conversation about protecting the educational rights of foster-connected students. Together, they explore the complex intersection of foster care, special education, trauma, and educational advocacy, discussing practical strategies to ensure students receive the services and supports they deserve.
May 20, 2026
Building Lifelong Connections: Collaborative Family Engagement in Action
In this episode of EduVoices, we explore the transformative framework of Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) with Frances Lofley, a Texas CASA CFE Coach.CFE represents a significant shift in how systems approach foster care—moving beyond case management toward intentionally identifying, strengthening, and sustaining lifelong relationships for children. At its core, this model is grounded in the belief that every child has a network of connections that can be discovered and cultivated to support long-term belonging and stability.We unpack how CFE works in practice, including its emphasis on collaboration across CASA programs, Child Protective Services, and community partners. The conversation highlights the “4 Cs” framework—Collaborate, Cultivate, Convene, and Connect—and how these principles guide efforts to build meaningful, enduring support systems for youth.This episode also explores how CFE redefines the role of CASA volunteers, shifting from traditional advocacy toward relationship-centered engagement that prioritizes family voice, youth input, and long-term permanency. Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how connection—not just compliance—can drive better outcomes for foster-connected youth.
May 6, 2026
Leading a Statewide Movement: Strengthening Advocacy for Foster Youth in Texas
In this episode of EduVoices, we sit down with Vicki Spriggs, CEO of Texas CASA, to explore the evolving landscape of foster care advocacy across Texas.This conversation takes a systems-level view of how children in foster care are supported—and where critical gaps still exist. Vicki Spriggs shares insight into the role Texas CASA plays in aligning efforts across local programs, courts, child welfare agencies, and schools to improve outcomes for foster-connected youth.We examine the challenges of scaling impact across a large and diverse state, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and the leadership decisions required to balance statewide strategy with local program autonomy. The discussion also highlights emerging innovations in advocacy and what meaningful systems change looks like in practice.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how leadership, policy, and practice intersect to shape the experiences of children in foster care—and what it will take to build stronger, more responsive systems moving forward.
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- What is EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures?
<p><strong>EduVoices: Championing Foster Futures</strong><span> is a podcast amplifying the voices and stories at the intersection of foster care and education. Through in-depth conversations with educators, CASA volunteers, social workers, legal advocates, and policymakers, this series explores the challenges and solutions shaping the educational outcomes of foster youth. Produced in collaboration with Texas Tech University and key community partners, EduVoices blends research, advocacy, and storytelling to inform, inspire, and drive systemic change.</span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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