Dr. Huey Hawkins will explore Donald Winnicott's concept of the antisocial tendency, focusing on the impact of deprivation. Drawing from nearly 12 years of experience with a Black male child in foster care, he will discuss the importance of providing a nurturing, maternal environment during critical periods in the child's life. Hawkins will highlight specific therapeutic strategies used to promote resilience and well-being, while also examining the challenges posed by the foster care system in a large Midwestern city, particularly regarding the intersections of race and class.