Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, YAHA member Star continues her conversation with Amanda Metivier, Executive Director of the non-profit Facing Foster Care In Alaska. After growing up in the foster care system, Amanda has become a champion for change.

Star and Amanda discuss how youth can advocate for themselves in and out of the foster care system, how the community can help, and what gives Amanda hope about foster youth in Alaska.

This podcast was made possible with funding from the Alaska Department of Health, and the Division of Behavioral Health.

And this Arts, Health, and Well-Being in Alaska project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts with funding from Rasmuson Foundation.

The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

If you’re interested in YAHA and want to learn more about the work we do or get involved, you can follow us on Instagram at AK_Youth_Voice.

This project is a partnership between Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska and Alaska Teen Media Institute.

Thanks for tuning in! In this episode, YAHA member Star interviews Amanda Metivier, Executive Director of the non-profit Facing Foster Care In Alaska. After growing up in the foster care system, Amanda has become a champion for change.

Star and Amanda sat down to discuss Amanda’s personal experience growing up in foster care, and the work she and other advocates are doing to better the child protection system.

This podcast was made possible with funding from the Alaska Department of Health, and the Division of Behavioral Health.

And this Arts, Health, and Well-Being in Alaska project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts with funding from Rasmuson Foundation.

The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

If you’re interested in YAHA and want to learn more about the work we do or get involved, you can follow us on Instagram at AK_Youth_Voice.

This project is a partnership between Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska and Alaska Teen Media Institute.

Welcome to YAHA Yaps, a youth-led podcast that explores health, well-being, and community as seen through the eyes of Alaska youth.

YAHA stands for Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska. We’re a public health group from different parts of Alaska, working to bring awareness toward big issues in our state, such as youth mental health, houselessness, reproductive and sexual health, relationship and health education, nutrition and wellness amongst Alaskans, and other health related topics.

Our first episode is an introduction to YAHA, who we are, what we do, and all the amazing things we work on. It features YAHA members Kayla, Yedidia, and Ari in conversation.

Hosted by Yedidia.

Music by Ahman Greer.

Production support from Logan Ehrhart, Nathan Pobieglo, and Wren Crockett.

This podcast was made possible with funding from the Alaska Department of Health, and the Division of Behavioral Health.

This Arts, Health, and Well-Being in Alaska project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Alaska State Council on the Arts with funding from Rasmuson Foundation.

The views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the views of our sponsors.

If you’re interested in YAHA and want to learn more about the work we do or get involved, you can follow us on Instagram at @AK_Youth_Voice.