Defending Our Children - Restoring Families: The Mission of Sylvia Beachy

In this compelling episode of *Defending Our Children*, we welcome Sylvia Beachy, co-founder and CEO of Rescue The Fosters, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for children and families entangled in the foster care system. With over five years of firsthand experience in roles such as group home staff member, CPS case manager, transporter, behavior aide, and parent aide, Sylvia brings invaluable insights into the systemic challenges that families face.

Sylvia's journey led her to recognize that the foster care system often inadvertently incentivizes family separation. This realization became the catalyst for founding Rescue The Fosters, an organization committed to ensuring that children and youth have stable, safe environments and that families receive the support they need to stay together. The nonprofit offers advocacy for children in foster care, assists parents navigating the complexities of Family and Juvenile Court systems, and supports youth aging out of foster care to prevent homelessness and incarceration.

Join us as Sylvia shares her personal experiences, the mission behind Rescue The Fosters, and her unwavering commitment to being a voice for the voiceless, aiming to restore and strengthen families across the nation.

For more information about Sylvia Beachy and Rescue The Fosters, visit www.rescuethefosters.org or (https://rescuethefosters.org/about-us).