The Power of TV: Foster Care in Storytelling
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Television Academy
5220 Lankershim Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 91601Description
The Television Academy Foundation and FosterMore are teaming up to host a discussion for the entertainment and creative industry on issues surrounding foster care in America and the on-screen representation of foster youth and families. The panel will include:
Derek Haas, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and Chicago Med
Gemma Baker, MOM
Scott Koondel, EVP CBS Corporation
Nkechi Okoro Carroll, The Resident, Bones, Rosewood
Joanna Johnson, The Fosters
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FosterMore is a coalition of not for profit organizations and foundations working to raise awareness of the youth in America’s foster care system. FosterMore shines a light on the potential of kids and families in the foster care system, and empowers all foster kids to reach to their dreams through education. FosterMore encourages all of us to play a part in ensuring that foster youth receive the support, nurturing, and guidance they need to succeed in life.
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