As a new foster parent, JaChelle (Zoey’s auntie) was in search of resources to support her and Zoey, then “‘Sesame Street’ introduced Karli a Muppet in Foster Care.” JaChelle thought the video was useful and went digging through the resources on the Sesame Street in Communities. Win! There are a plethora of resources including printable, videos, interactives, and articles.
Meet Karli!
“Sometimes, even mommies and daddies need some help taking care of their children,” Dalia says, explaining the role of foster parents to Elmo. “Karli’s mommy has been having a hard time, so we are her foster parents or her for-now-parents. We will keep her safe until her mommy can take care of her again.”
McDermott, Maeve. “’Sesame Street’ Introduces Karli, a Muppet in Foster Care.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 21 May 2019, www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2019/05/21/sesame-street-introduces-karli-muppet-foster-care/3750854002/.
Sesame Street for Military Families
JaChelle was ecstatic when she stumbled up Sesame Street for Military Families. Condoleezza (hence her name) comes from a military family; both her parents served in the U.S. Navy. Her mom transition to the private sector two years before Condoleezza was born. Her dad was a still serving until he was killed in combat. His unexpected death devastated us all. This “Coping with Big Feelings” video on Sesame Street in Communities brought JaChelle to tears.
We highly recommend signing up to receive Sesame Street in Communities newsletter or subscribing to their YouTube channel.
