Fostering Parenthood

Talking about sex should be liberating. Here's why.

June 19, 2023 National Center for Youth Law Season 2 Episode 8
Fostering Parenthood
Talking about sex should be liberating. Here's why.
Show Notes

Caregivers will be equipped with the necessary tools to engage in conversations with the youth in their care about sexuality and sex education that goes beyond prevention and instead focuses on liberation, all within a secure and receptive environment that encourages openness.

Guest on the show: Steph Zapata, she/they, sex educator & anti-oppression consultant

Calls To Action:
How to use liberation approach vs. prevention approach (29:13)

About Fostering Parenthood:

Fostering Parenthood is a podcast by caregivers for caregivers promoting the healthy sexual development of foster youth, brought to you by the National Center for Youth Law and the Reproductive Health Equity Project.


The laws and policies discussed in our show are specific to LA County and California. However, any out-of-state or international listeners should check the regulations specific to their state or country.

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Fostering Parenthood is fully supported by grant number 1 TP2AH000066-01-00 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Population Affairs.