Janay Eustace: Revolutionizing Sacramento's Child Welfare System

Janay Eustace, now 15, marked a significant life shift when police intervened at her school. Two decades later, she leads the Child Abuse Prevention Center, bringing her deep insights from her experiences in foster care. Eustace highlights systemic issues impacting Black families, advocating for cultural competence and equitable child welfare. Her traumatic entrance into the system, witnessing discrepancies and injustices, fueled her passion for reform. Today, Eustace drives initiatives like Birth and Beyond, collaborating on cultural responsiveness, ensuring families receive support without judgment, striving for meaningful change.