This podcast series, hosted by the Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania, explores resources and strategies that are effective in helping older youth in foster care prepare for aging out of the system and transitioning into adulthood.<br /><br />Our goal is to put out a podcast every month. To support our podcast, go to www.fieldcenteratpenn.org and click on “Support Us”. Thank you!
Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting
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122 episodes
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This podcast series, hosted by the Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania, explores resources and strategies that are effective in helping older youth in foster care prepare for aging out of the system and transitioning into adulthood.<br /><br />Our goal is to put out a podcast every month. To support our podcast, go to www.fieldcenteratpenn.org and click on “Support Us”. Thank you!
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Recent Episodes
July 13, 2026
Episode 15: Interview with Romi Lassally and Julia Reitsma of Ready to Succeed (Los Angeles, CA)
In this July 2026 episode, MSW intern Jasleen Virk interviews Romi Lassally, Co-Founder and CEO, and Julia Reitsma, Grants & Partnerships Manager, of Ready to Succeed. Together, they work to support young people who have aged out of foster care by providing mentorship, skill building, professional development and financial support. Julia opens the conversation by sharing her lived experience in the foster care system, discussing how children in care lack consistent community that helps them after aging out. Romi highlights the deficit in resources supporting youth exiting care as they transition from college to career and beyond. Ready to Succeed uniquely focuses on increasing social capital, noting that connecting youth with industry leaders strongly benefits their personal and professional growth. Please be advised that this episode contains discussions of suicide and may be distressing for some listeners.
June 9, 2026
Episode 14: Interview with Tera Hilliard, CEO of Forgotten Children, Inc. (Los Angeles, CA)
In this June 2026 episode, MSS intern Cheri Mitchell interviews Tera Hilliard, President and CEO of Forgotten Children, Inc. Tera recounts her journey from foster care to advocacy, shedding light on pressing challenges for youth who age out of foster care such as trafficking, homelessness, and trauma. Forgotten Children, Inc. responds to these needs by providing emergency housing, food, transportation, and case management, focusing especially on vulnerable teens. Tera underscores how mentorship and adult support can transform lives. She talks about the value of community funding, training, and partnerships, advocating for every young person to be met with dignity, respect, and personalized care to nurture true healing and independence.
May 12, 2026
Episode 13: Interview with Greg Rapport, Executive Director of Age Out Angels (Trenton, NJ)
In this May 2026 episode, MSSP intern Saadhya Bahudodda interviews Greg Rapport, founder and Executive Director of Age Out Angels. Greg shares his journey from a writing services career to leading a nonprofit focused on helping youth in foster care transition to independence. He discusses the importance of mentorship, innovative educational programs, and trauma-informed care in supporting these young individuals. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by youth aging out of the foster care system and the organization’s efforts to provide practical solutions for financial well-being and educational success. Greg also emphasizes the need for systemic improvements and the significance of Foster Care Awareness Month.
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