The goal, she says, is to “empower kids of color to see their history through a positive lens.”

What help and support did people need to get where they are? Sometimes we need help getting onto stable financial footing, and more people need to understand that is okay, and is more common than we think.

My wish for fosters who come after me is that success should not be based on luck.

Studies show that when students participate in ethnic studies, they are more engaged when their curriculum reflects diverse — not monolithic — backgrounds.