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Podcast: CASA on the Go: Continuing Education for CASA Volunteers
Episode: Shelton Pellum on the Alchemy of Healing
Description: In this episode, we sit down with the deeply inspiring Shelton Pellum who shares his lived experience in foster care — what it was like to navigate the system, the challenges he encountered and the powerful strengths he cultivated along the way. Together, we talk about why youth voice matters in decision-making, what true belonging and connectedness mean for youth in care and how advocates can be strong supporters of academic success. Tune in for Shelly's powerful insights into what young people need most from the adults who walk alongside them.To learn more about and support Shelly's wo...