Episode 22: Richard Gierman on Entering Foster Care as a Teen

This episode’s guests feels like a childhood best friend. From seeing his fashion, photography skills, and enjoying his humor, you wouldn’t guess everything he went through growing up in a large family facing poverty in California. Richard entered foster care along with many of his siblings when he was 15-years-old. Through his story, we get a unique look and perspective into teenagers who enter care for the first time. Richard shares about what helped him to fight for himself and continue growing into a healthy person and how we can people the type of people teens in care need. This episode will make you laugh and have hope, and break your heart in the best way. A must-listen for any hopeful foster parent or anyone interacting with kids in the foster care system. Enjoy! You can find Richard on Instagram @richardgierman

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Episode 22: Richard Gierman on Entering Foster Care as a Teen is an episode from What They're Worth by What They're Worth.

This episode is 01:02:48 long.

This episode was published on Oct 28, 2020.

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