The Storyboard Project
The Storyboard Project is a documentary series about foster youth aging out of the system. The series aims to show former foster youth in different stages of their lives, whether it be weeks out of the system or years later. A common ground these youth share is: the struggle they overcame being abandoned in childhood; how their resilience in young adulthood made them the people they are today; and who helped mentor or guide them along the way.
Our Mission
Our mission is to give a voice to emancipated foster youth as they transition into adulthood and create a new narrative for this marginalized group.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a community where young adults who are navigating the transition to adulthood — without the extra support of a parent or guardian — can introduce themselves to the world. Former foster youth can tell their story; whether through a video, poem, drawing, photo, music, dance, blog or the written word.
In turn, the community will offer video advice modules on everything from navigating through college admission forms to where you can go for resume help. We will also provide links to resources available throughout the nation.
The Storyboard Project is designed to inspire action.
One of the most important ways we can do that is to really understand how integral finding family is to these young people.
On this week’s podcast we talk about some interesting stories in The Imprint last week, an interesting filing in a faith-based discrimination case, juvenile diversion and fathers.
Mira Zimet, founder of The Storyboard Project, joins to discuss her three seasons of profiling youth and young adults who have experienced the foster care system in America.
We also explore the significance of raising awareness about teenagers’ challenges in foster care. Myra offers insights on collectively educating the public and fostering a more supportive and inclusive society for all young people. Even if one may not fully understand their experiences, fostering empathy for teens in foster care is crucial.
In this episode, we delve into the power of mentorship for foster youth and how it helps them overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Mira shares successful examples of mentorship programs tailored to this population and inspiring stories she has encountered during her interviews with the youth.
We also explore the significance of raising awareness about teenagers’ challenges in foster care. Mira offers insights on collectively educating the public and fostering a more supportive and inclusive society for all young people. Even if one may not fully understand their experiences, fostering empathy for teens in foster care is crucial.
