The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to making positive and impactful changes to the state’s child welfare system. Individuals with lived experience are the backbone of these efforts. North Carolina has created opportunities for individuals with lived experience to participate in meaningful discussions, events, and organizations to advocate for critical changes to improve outcomes for children and families. Representation from those who can speak from personal experience is of the utmost importance when making decisions that will change people’s lives.
In this issue of Fostering Perspectives, we wanted to share many of the different ways people in North Carolina are utilizing their lived experience to create meaningful change. Through a variety of viewpoints and perspectives people share their stories and what they do to make an impact.
Hopefully this issue inspires, educates, and enlightens you to think of all the different ways lived experience can make a difference. We hope you find it helpful.
