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interview with Maxcine Knight (87) with Regana Redd (62) on being a (my) foster parent. Momma, Mother Knight raised about twenty children (teenagers) and adopted four children. Watts & Compton California

Rebecca Jones Gaston talks with her colleague, Katherine Chon, reflecting on her experiences in social work supporting children and families, the advice she received along the way, and what she has learned about trauma, change, and resilience.

One Small Step partners Brad Hansen (70) and Stormy Johnston (68) have a conversation about their childhoods and life experiences.

Nancy, a PACE nurse in Portland, shares with colleague and chaplain Abigil about what brought her to nursing. Nancy has been with Providence since July 2023.

One Small Step partners Erica Liu (46) and Peggy Way (65) have a conversation about political divisiveness, family division, religion, and race.

Anisa and I discuss her past, aspirations, proud moments, and getting through grief.

Mary “Angelique” Guillory (53) speaks with conversation partner Franchesca Peña [no age given] about beginning a new phase of their life after their mother’s passing and finding purpose and presence in life beyond caregiving.

Camdyn (19), sits down with friend Abe (19), to discuss what it’s like growing up as an adopted child, as well as discussing being black in America.

One Small Step conversation partners Christen Brouillette (24) and Gretchen Moirtensen (67) have a conversation about family acceptance of coming out, abortion, civil rights issues, and government assistance.

Kathy Robinson is 71 years old. Since my grandparents are all dead, she stepped in and filled that role for me. We talked about her childhood, school life, and the corse of her life in general.