Myriah on Foster Care, Knowing Your Rights, and Reclaiming Your Story
From Young People to the Front by Young People to the Front
March 4, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 53
About this episode
Myriah shares her journey from foster care to advocacy, emphasizing the importance of youth voice and educational rights.
People in this episode
Guest: Myriah
Topics covered
- foster care
- youth advocacy
- educational rights
- youth voice
- culinary therapy
- policy making
Keywords
- foster care
- youth advocacy
- educational rights
- LA County Youth Commission
- culinary arts
- Chef Smiley
- youth-led healing
- policy
- rights awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LA Times, LA County Board of Supervisors Youth Commission, Alliance of Children's Rights, Office of Child Protection
Places: Compton, LA County
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