Vicki Sokolik refuses to be an Ostrich. Her son brought to her attention the crisis of unhoused youth — youth unhoused, not living with a parent/guardian, and not in foster care — in America, and she has been fighting to support this vulnerable population every since. Most active in Tampa Bay, Florida, Vicki is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit Starting Right, Now, which removes barriers for unaccompanied homeless youth to cultivate long-term well-being and self-sufficiency. She is also the author of the new book, “If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America.” Vicki Sokolik joined host Jay Ruderman to discuss the many ways unhoused youth fall through the cracks in our society, how her organization helps them, and also how to build trust with people who could use your help. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:10) Vicki’s origin story (02:40) What is “unhoused youth?” (06:40) What should a person do if they worry they see an unhoused youth? (08:19) How have conversations around unhoused youth changed in Vicki’s 20 years working with them? (11:02) How do people get the word out and help unhoused youth? (14:55) Vicki’s new book (16:48) How Vicki builds trust (20:10) What do students receive at Starting Right, Now? (22:58) How does Vicki balance advocacy and direct support? (27:53) Starting Right, Now alumni (29:10) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Got a little bit of everything as usual check it out!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Putting the worth it stamp on crash team racing, control, blair witch and ultimate alliance 3. Enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Long discussion on the games revealed in gamescom, updates for rage2 as well as anthem, and Apex drama!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Just a comeback from my tiny hiatus and finally if Rage 2 is worth it!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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E3 2019 thoughts, impression on MK11 kombat pack and my indifference towards modern warfare.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Discussing mortal kombat, borderlands and more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Gaming news and a hefty mortal kombat rant lets go! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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I had a lot to cover this past month and a half so strap in! Its gonna be a long night.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Was the gaming adaptation for My Hero Academia worth it? Lets find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Just a discussion on whether or not the indie developed game Wizard of Legend is worth it or not. Is it? Let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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Just a reaction rant episode for the MK11 KOMMUNITY REVEAL --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bradlazareth/support
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