On Friday, September 5, 2205, Jenny Stotts facilitated a panel for the Rotary Zones 30 and 31 Institute. Attendees represented 16 states and four countries. The focus of the panel was how to "Build a Village for Foster Youth in Your Community." Here are the PPT slides.
Panelists included:
- Alivia Johnson, OHIO YAB Youth Ambassador. Alivia participated in the Ohio Supreme Court's Youth Voice in Court Video Project, advocated for foster youth during Statehouse Day, and has co-led sessions for foster youth on leadership and life skills.
- Ann Bischoff, CEO of Star House. Star House does "whatever it takes to partner with teens and young adults as they exit homelessness and thrive in a community of hope."
- Adam Price, Board President of My Very Own Blanket. Adam is a foster parent and an advocate for the foster youth community. MVOB activates volunteers to make and donate blankets for foster youth in local communities.
- Lisa Dickson of ACTION Ohio (Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now). Lisa's quiet, but fierce advocacy empowers young people to use their voices to motivate meaningful change.
- Michelle Mays, founder of FosterHub and author of the Dumpster Doll book series (soon to be featured in an upcoming film). Michelle was inspired to start FosterHub because "former foster youth might be on their own, but they're not alone."
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