Show: InnerViews: A Podcast from Youth Voices Rising

The Village Shows Up: Sisterhood, Motherhood & Raising Jayden

What does it take to help raise a child when you’re not their parent? Ivory sits down with her sister Ebony Turner to talk about becoming Jayden’s mother and aunt, the joys and exhaustion of caregiving, and the gap between having a village and having people who show up. Together, they reflect on their childhoods in foster care, the support families need, and the safe, joyful childhood they hope to give Jayden.

Guest Bio:
Ebony Turner is an insurance underwriting professional with eight years of experience. She volunteers with young people who have experienced foster care and takes part in community work. A former foster youth, Ebony is Ivory Bennett’s younger sister and Jayden’s aunt. In this episode, she brings the perspective of a family member who helps care for Jayden while building a life of her own.

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