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Cherokee Ramirez-Baez

Cherokee Ramirez-Baez was in and out of the foster care system, starting at the age of three until she aged out at 18 after graduating high school. Ramirez-Baez’s passion lies in advocating for foster care youth and the foster care system. Ramirez-Baez went to college to get a degree in Human Services. She then worked for Abbott House for two years before moving to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Bridging the Gap in the Academic Success of Foster Youth

2/25/2025

Bridging the Gap in the Academic Success of Foster Youth

Higher education difficulties among foster youth can be due to lack of help navigating the academic world, writes Cherokee Ramirez-Baez.

The Power of a Child's Voice

10/10/2022

The Power of a Child’s Voice

When I became an adult, I decided to be the voice for the child who has no voice, writes Cherokee McAlpine.