In Episode 6 of The Common Ground Podcast, hosts John Fletcher and Sydney Curtin engage with Shaolin Brown, a passionate advocate for child care and family support.
Shaolin opens up about her journey as a child care provider, the barriers within restrictive regulations, and the urgent need for reform in child care and foster care systems. She also reflects on how faith sustains her mission, and why persistence and resilience are vital in advocacy.
Key Takeaways:
Child care advocacy is essential for strong communities.
Passion drives meaningful change in advocacy.
Regulations vary dramatically by state and need reform.
We must break the stigma around child care providers.
Investing in children secures a stronger future.
Faith is a sustaining force for advocates.
Community support empowers providers.
Foster care systems require more resources.
Advocacy demands persistence and resilience.
Every child has the potential to thrive with the right support.
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