Interview with Melody Centeno, MSW [positiveexperience.org/blog]

Laura Gallant 10/21/219:52 AM

By Guest Author, 10/21/21, positiveexperience.org/blog

We met Melody Centeno when she spoke at the National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect this spring. She embodies so much of what HOPE stands for: the healing told of sustained nurturing relationships, and how safe stable and equitable environments promote child development. From her experience, we see how history is not destiny. She is now a licensed social worker in New York, and has used her own experiences to improve the lives of others. Melody inspires so many when she talks about the issues facing children and youth in foster care. We are honored and delighted that she has taken the time to speak with us.

Please introduce yourself and your work to our readers.

I am the founder of Foster Care Unplugged, and I am what you call a lived experience expert as a former foster child who navigated through the child welfare system.

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