Danforth Scholar and African & African American Studies Major, Kai Radford, is slated to build strong families and advocate for children in the foster care system as a care case manager. Her next step is earning her master's in social work. She is well on her way.
Senior Kai Radford started serving St. Louis’ children when she, herself, was a child — reading at story times, helping at camps, and supporting victims of violence. Radford, graduating in May with a degree in African and African American studies, and a minor in children’s studies is poised to continue that work as a foster care case manager, building strong families and advocating for some of the 4,500 local children in the foster care system. Read more about her story.