Every Step of the Way: Conversations that Inspire

Looking Back, Moving Forward

In the season finale, Georgia Boothe and Phoebe Boyer reflect on the stories shared throughout the season. Joined by returning guest Frances Lopez and new guest David Gio

Redefining What’s Possible

In this episode of “Every Step of the Way,” Children’s Aid leaders Rodney Lee and Brenda Triplett talk with alumnae Kimberly Mercedes and Tauryian Sparrow about the educa

The Enduring Impact of our Community Centers

In episode 4 of “Every Step of the Way,” Children’s Aid leaders Sarah Jonas and Casper Lassiter have an illuminating conversation with alumna Judy Edwards, who reflects o

A Family Affair

What happens when a parent finds not just a program, but a community? In this inspiring episode of “Every Step of the Way,” Children’s Aid leaders Moria Cappio and Margot

Hubs of Opportunity

In this episode of “Every Step of the Way,” Children’s Aid leaders Drema Brown and Abe Fernández sit down with alumna Chanel A. Ramírez to talk about the transformative i

From Cancer Diagnosis to Columbia Grad: How Foster Care Changed Everything for Karina Melendez

When Karina Melendez was 10 years old, she was diagnosed with bone cancer. By 15, her family's financial strain had brought her into the foster care system. What could ha

"Every Step of the Way" Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 of Every Step of the Way continues to center alumni voices while introducing a rotating co-host format that reflects the breadth of leadership across Children’s

From Stickball to Surgery

In the season finale of “Every Step of the Way,” hosts Sandra Escamilla and Georgia Boothe sit down with Dr. Raja Flores, the chief of thoracic surgery at Mount Sinai and

Finding My Voice

In this episode of ‘Every Step of the Way,’ host Georgia Boothe and guest host Sarah Jonas, vice president of the Youth Division at Children's Aid, engage in an inspiring

Harlem: 40 Years of Hope and Change

In this inspiring episode of “Every Step of the Way,” hosts Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla sit down with Casper Lassiter, the director of Children's Aid's Milbank Du

Building Confidence, Giving Back

In this episode of ‘Every Step of the Way,’ host Georgia Boothe welcomes Sarah Roman, an alumna of Children's Aid, who shares her personal journey with the organization.

Hoops, Hope and Leadership

In episode 2 of ‘Every Step of the Way,’ co-hosts Sandra Escamilla and Georgia Boothe sit down with Daniel Singleton, principal at P.S. 31 on Staten Island, to delve into

Growing Up and Giving Back

In the inaugural episode of 'Every Step of the Way,' Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla, executive vice presidents at Children's Aid, co-host a deeply inspiring conversa

Introducing Every Step of the Way

From classrooms to boardrooms—Children's Aid alumni are making an impact every step of the way. Hosted by Sandra Escamilla and Georgia Boothe, executive vice presidents