Licensed Clinical Social Worker Allison Cherry discusses her powerful story as an Emancipated Foster Youth and the challenges facing both the foster care and adoption community.  She sheds light on the layers of pain attached to adoption and foster care and the need for mental health support within the child welfare system.  Allison also clarifies the challenges facing social workers and the systemic gaps preventing sibling reunification.  Her dedication to the adoption and foster care community is an inspiration to our organization and community.  Interview conducted by Refining Purpose CEO Darla Cozzarelli.