232. Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment: Equipping "Youth-in-Care" with Legal Advocacy Training - Michelle Bain

We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits · Feb 16, 2022 · 42m

Meet Michelle. If you're looking for foster kids' superwoman, she's right here🦸🏾‍♀️ This badass attorney had a simple idea: teach youth from "care" the law ➡️ ensure they're equipped with the skills necessary for self-advocacy➡️ have them train their peers ➡️ watch justice unfold. Oh and pay the kids $20+/hr to learn! Michelle is taking Canada's child welfare system by storm, and our jaws are on the floor at the power in this mighty nonprofit. Tune in, bring Kleenex, wear waterproof mascara💪⚖️🤧Episode HighlightsMichelle’s story and journey to where she is today (3:20)The founding story of…