From Foster Care Trauma to National Reform: The Power of Sibling Bonds with Serenity Sage
About this episode
This episode explores how Serenity Sage transformed her foster care trauma into a national reform movement advocating for sibling connections and family preservation.
In this powerful episode of RISE Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Constance “Serenity Sage” English, founder of Siblings United Visitations, to explore how she turned her foster care trauma into a national reform movement. Discover how Serenity’s journey from pain to purpose sparked the unYES Movement, championing sibling connection, faith-based healing, and family preservation in marginalized communities. Perfect for leaders, advocates, and changemakers who believe in transforming lived experience into legacy.
People in this episode
Host: Taryell Simmons
Guest: Constance “Serenity Sage” English
Topics covered
- foster care
- trauma
- national reform
- sibling bonds
- family preservation
- marginalized communities
Keywords
- foster care
- trauma
- sibling connection
- national reform
- family preservation
- unYES Movement
- faith-based healing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Siblings United Visitations, unYES Movement
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