PSEG True Diversity - NJPAC

Nov 18
Film screening @ 6PM
Panel conversation @ 7PM
Chase Room
NJPAC
1 Center St., Newark, NJ

New Jersey is a national leader when it comes to protecting the welfare of its children and families. Decades of reform are building a preventative, anti-racist and family-centered wellbeing system — one that eliminates the need for non-kin foster care by empowering and uplifting families.

Our Standing in Solidarity panel of experts will discuss how the state supports its families in crises and where the fault lines remain.

The conversation is preceded by a screening of the PSEG True Diversity film Truth to Transformation, a documentary about three former foster children and how their lived experiences impact policies at the NJ Department of Children and Families.

As you enter the event, visit our partners! Str8Up Employment Services, Brick City Peace Collective and the Newark Community Street Team will have resources available in the lobby.

Our conversation will be moderated by Jason Butkowski, Director of Communications for the NJ Department of Children and Families.

Our panelists include:

Christine Norbut Beyer, Commissioner, Department of Children and Families

Katie Bourgault, Director, Office of Family Voice

Kayann Foster, a human services professional in Passaic County whose story is featured in Truth to Transformation

Cheryl Miller Houser, award-winning documentary filmmaker and director of Truth to Transformation

Dashaan Jennings, social justice advocate in the non-profit sector whose story is featured in Truth to Transformation