francione sousa neff

Francione Sousa Neff is the visionary Founder and CEO of Hope Foundation For Foster Youth Housing. Born in Brazil, she emerged from a tumultuous foster care experience to graduate high school and dedicate herself to empowering others who share her journey. Her mission: to provide housing and support for young adults transitioning from foster care, giving them the tools to overcome trauma and build stable, meaningful lives.

Cassidy Littleton, the organization's Treasurer, shares a similar background. She transformed her personal struggles into advocacy, joining Francione in this life-changing endeavor. Together, they're reshaping the future for aging out foster youth.

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Francione and Cassidy Links:

Websites: https://www.fosterhopehousing.org/

LinkedIn:

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/francione-neff-5b3a2755/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-littleton

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PODCAST INFO:

Podcast website: https://www.womleadmag.com/podcast/

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YJHMoy 

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RSS: https://feeds.libsyn.com/409442/rss 

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OUTLINE:

1:30 - Childhood abuse and foster care journey.

5:56 - Addressing child abuse and trauma in foster care.

9:03 - Foster care experiences and motivation for change.

14:01 - Parental abuse and forgiveness.

17:14 - Foster youth housing foundation and personal experiences.

22:01 - Disadvantages faced by foster children in the US.

24:03 - Foster care and adoption options for children.

28:22 - Foster care and adoption.

33:22 - Providing support for foster youth.

34:45 - Foster care, hope, and empowerment.

37:41 - Challenges faced by foster children aging out of the system.

43:28 - Foster care and personal growth.