All the Little Things: Unique Vulnerability of Kids in Foster Care

Exploiters, traffickers, groomers and abusers make their way into unguarded entry points of our communities. Ever heard of impetigo? As a foster mom with children in daycare, impetigo is a common nuisance. It’s caused by bacteria, usually staphylococci organisms, and lingers on chew toys and sticky fingers, looking to exploit weaknesses in the skin. Once […]

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About the Authors

Dionne Joseph

Given the name, “Auntie Mom” by her first foster daughter, Dionne Joseph has been fostering since 2016. She is an adult transracial adoptee who has also had the privilege of adopting. Joseph serves on Washington’s Parent Advisory Group and is an advocate for children and families. A writer and runner from the Pacific Northwest, Joseph and her husband have five children, Goldendoodles and cats.

Jana Goyenechea

Jana Goyenechea is the co-founder and director of Aftercare for Scarlet Road, a nonprofit in Bremerton, Washington, that cares for survivors of sexual exploitation.