It felt meaningful to me because the foster population deserve more. I hold social justice values and want to use my privilege for good, and support this community.

I believe that community plays an important role as the more connections we have, the more access we have to knowledge, resources, connections, and community care.

I hope to have a positive influence on my client's life. I can say that I already feel that the connection with my client has been a transformative one, as I have validated my client's experiences of racial trauma and I believe this safe(r) space has been supportive for my client.

What gives me hope is to know that there is a thriving, well-resourced organization that supports those who have lived through foster care with pro-bono therapy and healthy attachments which endure and are lasting. It also provides hope to know that the volunteers receive ample opportunities to be trained and supported, as this work is important and complex.