Let's Talk about Foster Care & Garbage Bag Suitcase
A Story about an Epic Journey of Survival & Solutions by Shenandoah Chefalo

"Garbage Bag Suitcase is not only the inspiring and hair-raising story of one woman’s journey to overcome her desolate childhood but it also presents grass-root solutions on how to revamp the broken foster care system."
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"Garbage Bag Suitcase is the true story of Shenandoah Chefalo’s wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood filled with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents, constant moves in the middle of the night, multiple schools, lack of food, and loneliness. Forgotten birthdays, drug-fueled parties and empty pantries were the norm in whatever household they ended up residing in."
Her personal experiences provide insight into the importance of a caring teacher, an inspiring school administrator or a best friend. She helps us discover that there are individuals who can actually make a profound difference in a foster child's life, as well as providing a glimmer of hope and self esteem so they never give up.
Read More about Shenandoah Chefalo's story | Buy Garbage Bag Suitcase
"Garbage Bag Suitcase is the true story of Shenandoah Chefalo’s wholly dysfunctional journey through a childhood filled with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents, constant moves in the middle of the night, multiple schools, lack of food, and loneliness. Forgotten birthdays, drug-fueled parties and empty pantries were the norm in whatever household they ended up residing in."
Her personal experiences provide insight into the importance of a caring teacher, an inspiring school administrator or a best friend. She helps us discover that there are individuals who can actually make a profound difference in a foster child's life, as well as providing a glimmer of hope and self esteem so they never give up.
Radio Interview with Shenandoah Chefalo
NewsTalk 580 - WTCM |
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Let's Talk Directory | Start a "Let's Talk" Round Table Discussion | Every Child Needs A Champion | Most Likely to Succeed (Documentary)
Garbage Bag Suitcase | Discover Education | Paper Tigers (Documentary) | Let's Listen School Violence (MSNBC Interview) | Why Plan? (Documentary)
New York 9/11/2015 | Let's Talk Safe to Learn (Directory) | Bullying | Kindness Matters | Let's Talk Safety (Directory) | Let's Talk Social Issues (Directory)