Bailey Smith
Bailey Smith
Life After Foster Care!
Life After Foster Care!
Life After Foster Care!
Monday 6th December 2021
Charles J. Stecker Jr. discusses life after foster care, child abuse prevention, and his advocacy work in 'The Never Give Up Show!'
122 minutes
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Author:
Bailey Smith
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Parenting & Children
Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Life After Foster Care: Charles J. Stecker Jr.'s Journey of Advocacy and Healing
I'm not here combating what you're saying or the two opinions may be. But at the end of the day, it's true, at the end of the day, tonight alone, during this two hours, that we're going to be on the show, children will die at the hands of an abuser.
Imagine surviving a childhood marked by abuse, only to be returned to the very environment that hurt you. That's the reality Charles J. Stecker Jr. faced, and in this compelling episode of 'The Never Give Up Show!', he opens up about his life after foster care. Hosted by Bailey Smith, this episode dives deep into Charles' harrowing experiences and his relentless drive to make a difference for others.
Charles, now the Board President and Executive Director of Integra Home Counseling Inc., shares how his painful past fuels his passion for advocacy through Chahlie's Angel Programs of Empowerment and The International Child Abuse Prevention Task Force. He recounts the traumatic return to his biological mother and the broken judicial system that failed to protect him and his siblings. But Charles' story is not just one of suffering; it's a testament to resilience and the power of community support.
As a HUD-certified housing counselor, he also sheds light on the importance of stable housing in recovery and mental health support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in survivor advocacy, child abuse prevention, and the systemic changes needed to protect vulnerable children. Tune in to hear Charles' inspiring journey and learn how we can all contribute to creating a safer world for our youth.