A Mental Health Break

Foster Care & Their Mental Health with Ready for Life

March 25, 2023 Vincent A. Lanci/ Kathy Mize Season 12 Episode 12
A Mental Health Break
Foster Care & Their Mental Health with Ready for Life
Show Notes

Looking for the perspective you need? This is the episode for you.

Thank you for sharing your story, Kathy Mize, of Ready for Life.

Areas of Discussion:

  • Figuring out goals
  • If we feel burned out, we can’t help anyone else-
  • Importance of pausing
  • Not taking things for granted

Children of abuse and those in foster care face tremendous mental health battles, and today’s guest has dedicated her life to helping children overcome hurdles. 

Kathy is a native of St. Petersburg, FL and received her graduate degree in Social Work from the University of South Carolina.

Ready for Life's Mission: To provide support, resources, and guidance former foster care youth need to successfully transition to adulthood.

RFL is a solution-based skill center supporting former foster care youth in homelessness prevention, education & employment, and lifeline support networks.
 
RFL offers a unique Educational Learning Lab program; a full-time Mental Health Counselor, through a partnership with the Pinellas County Public Defender's Office; legal services provided through the Community Law Program, supported by the St. Petersburg Bar Association; Mentor Program; Youth Council; Mommy & Me; Keys to Independence; and more.

RFL is a family environment where young people find basic needs like food & meal kits; personal & hygiene supplies; caring support; and have access to laundry and shower facilities. We understand that until immediate basic needs are met, it is nearly impossible to contemplate the future...and RFL believes that all young people deserve the opportunity for a successful future.

Guest Email: kmize@readyforlifepinellas.org
Guest Website: https://www.readyforlifepinellas.org/
Ready for Life Information: 2300 TALL PINES DRIVE, #100, LARGO, FL 33771  |  (727) 954-3989

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