Empowering Foster Care Alum to
Build Thriving Futures
Welcome to a Journey Rooted in Resilience and Hope
I’m Arielle Skinner, LCSW-C, a dedicated advocate, speaker, and former foster committed to helping others have a healthy life after foster care. As a LCSW-C, I specialize in helping individuals like you navigate the complexities of trauma, break negative cycles, and build supportive communities that foster growth and understanding. My journey from foster care to becoming a beacon of hope for others like me has taught me the power of resilience, the importance of community, and the transformative potential of understanding and support.
Don’t let what was meant to be an experience, become your identity.
-Arielle Skinner
Empowering Paths and Transforming Lives
Here’s how I serve!
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I'm dedicated to guiding fellow foster care alumni through the complexities of their trauma, both from within the foster care system and from experiences prior to it. Using a blend of therapeutic techniques and insights gained from my own journey, I aim to heal and strengthen those I work with.
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A crucial part of my mission is empowering you to break free from the negative cycles that often emerge from foster care experiences. This involves transforming patterns of behavior, emotional responses, and relationship dynamics that can prevent personal and emotional growth.
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I believe in the immense power of community. Through creating curated opportunities for alum and others such as my nonprofit, Fostering Bridges, Inc., I strive to connect those with lived experience.
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Educating both foster care alumni and the wider public about the unique challenges faced by those transitioning out of foster care is fundamental to my mission. Through webinars, workshops, and public speaking, I raise awareness and advocate for changes that can make a real difference.
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Lastly, I'm committed to helping you find and fulfill your purpose. By navigating shame, redefining identity, and managing life transitions, I help foster care alumni not just to survive, but to thrive and realize their full potential.
Individualized 1:1 Support
Focus areas include overcoming trauma, identity exploration, life transitions, and aiming to build resilience and self-esteem.
Advocacy + Consultation
Leveraging my deep understanding and lived experience, I advocate for foster care system enhancements. I am available to collaborate with organizations and leaders, promoting policies and practices that better support foster youth transitions.
Professional Development Workshops
Workshops available for professionals in the foster care system to include workers, therapists, and educators. Trainings cover trauma-informed care, professional self-reflection , resilience, systemic foster care challenges, and enhancing support for both transitioning foster youth and foster care alum.
Webinars +Speaking Engagements
Join me for topics critical to personal development, mental health, and systemic foster care challenges. My goal is to educate, inspire, and advocate for improvements, reaching foster care alumni, professionals, and supportive audiences.