Episode 8: Lisa's Story—Choosing to Stand in the Gap

In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa, who served as a CASA volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate), walking closely alongside youth in foster care.As we begin to widen the lens of these conversations, we step into a perspective shaped by presence, advocacy, and relationship.Lisa shares what she witnessed within the system, what stayed with her, and what it reveals about the importance of having someone who shows up—and continues to stay—as young people navigate the transition into adulthood.