Ep 42 Leigh Esau -Foster Care Closet

🎙️ Brand Lincoln Podcast | Episode: Restoring Dignity in Foster Care with Lee Issa
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💡 Episode Overview:

In this episode of Brand Lincoln, we sit down with Leigh Esau, a passionate advocate for children in foster care and a driving force behind Foster Care Closet. Leigh shares the realities of the foster care system, shedding light on the challenges that youth face when entering care—often with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Through Foster Care Closet, Leigh and her team are on a mission to restore dignity, stability, and hope to these kids by providing immediate clothing assistance and essential support. We dive into the impact of trauma, the financial strain on foster families, and the importance of keeping siblings together. Plus, Leigh shares her personal experience as a former foster child and how it shaped her passion for change.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can make a difference in the foster care system or support youth in crisis, this episode is a must-listen.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why immediate clothing assistance is crucial for kids entering foster care
✔️ The emotional and financial struggles foster parents face
✔️ How Foster Care Closet is working to restore dignity to youth in crisis
✔️ The importance of keeping siblings together in foster care
✔️ How community support & funding drive nonprofit growth
✔️ Leigh’s personal journey from foster care to advocacy

💥 Why This Episode Matters:

Thousands of kids enter foster care every year, often with nothing. This conversation highlights how one organization is changing the system, providing practical support, and ensuring that no child has to experience foster care without basic necessities.

If you’re a foster parent, community advocate, or someone who wants to make a difference, this episode will inspire and educate.

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