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Have you ever wondered: What is DEI? There is a lot of misinformation about what it is and what it is not. In this episode, I present a basic definition of DEI in lay terms.

Stay tuned for the special episode release on March 27th in recognition of International Multi-lingual Day! I will be sharing a cuento infantil, or child story.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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This podcast is an official announcement regarding the podcast's name change, from "The Voice" to "Foster Care, Adoption and Beyond: Untold Stories", also revealing in more detail what this podcast is about and what you can expect.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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How can I love myself? What is self-love? This episode provides a basic definition of self-love and strategies to embark on a life long journey of self-love.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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In this episode, I present a poem and song dedicated to all birth mothers, and especially birth mothers who had their child taken away in any shape or form. This episode is inspired by my experience as a former foster and homeless youth, adoptive parent, and professor of social work. Share this episode with someone who you believe can resonate.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.

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This episode sheds light on the role of caring adults in paving the way for first generation college students and tips for success for first gen college students.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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The foster-adopt community experience a heap of invasive and rude questions. Have you ever wondered what this is called? It's called a foster-adoption micro-aggression. This episode draws on research and personal experience to discuss this concept in more depth.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.

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Drawing upon my personal narrative, this episode touches up themes related to foster care and adoption stigma and secrecy, race and ethnicity, and resilience.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.

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This episode sheds light on the invisible oppression that individuals face with experience of foster care, adoption, youth homelessness. It is a call to action to for my listeners to take action to begin dismantling their oppression.

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Dr. Zayda Sorrell-Medina is a professor of social work, researcher, author, educator, and advocate. Her research aims to understand how society (e.g., nonprofits, government) contributes to the inclusion and exclusion of social groups, and particularly among immigrants, religious and ethnic groups, and the foster, adoption, homeless youth community. She is also a foster-adopt parent and former foster-homeless youth and advocate of this community.

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A new episode is released monthly on the 11th with special releases sprinkled throughout the year.

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