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MacLaren Hall - The Sin of Being A Single Mother In Poverty (Episode 6)
Continuing the episodic series on MacLaren Hall, my guest Robert Barela entered the foster care system at the age of 1.
Born to drug-addicted parents. He was moved in and out of group homes, mental hospitals, and of course Mac.
After overcoming his own addiction, Robert is on a positive path forward with his newfound faith and wife.
MacLaren Hall Children's Center has been called "Los Angeles' Dirty Little Secret". Owned by the county, It once housed thousands of kids removed from their homes for various reasons and placed at what was to be a temporary facility until a suitable foster home became available.
Disproportionately, poor single mothers without the proper resources would lose their children to foster care. Many were victimized at the hands of those with a duty to protect them, resulting in lawsuits and the facility shut down.
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  • @johnygarcia7636
    @johnygarcia7636 Місяць тому

    I got molested in half the way home for children age 5 by a Jewish Doctor Then they send me to McLaren hall I got abused physically and mentally then I went to a placement called sycamore's in Pasadena by the JPL

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Місяць тому

      HiJohny. What information are you looking for?

    • @johnygarcia7636
      @johnygarcia7636 Місяць тому

      @@UrbanSpinster I did a documentary Called a room with love and I would like to promote my upcoming bookOn your guy's program

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Місяць тому

      @@johnygarcia7636 email me. My address is in the description. Please like and share the video.

    • @johnygarcia7636
      @johnygarcia7636 Місяць тому

      @@UrbanSpinster ok

  • @johnygarcia7636
    @johnygarcia7636 Місяць тому

    I need some information my name is Johnny Garcia I was in the system since I was 3 years old I went to Foster homes and placements call half the way home for children and live to hunger mountains and sycamores I did a documentary in sycamore's called a room with love by Linda auto

  • @ChristopherTaylor-i5q
    @ChristopherTaylor-i5q Місяць тому

    I was there I would like to speak to 424 356 6609 Christopher Taylor I also abused

  • @lamarjones8890
    @lamarjones8890 Місяць тому

    A lot of black churches are like this

  • @pinky1489
    @pinky1489 Місяць тому

    Have you found it or another? I'm told that it's discontinued.

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Місяць тому

      @@pinky1489 this video was recorded several years ago. I don’t even use it anymore. But I was buying online from their website.

  • @ariannah4256
    @ariannah4256 3 місяці тому

    Followed FR🎉

  • @melindasaddler559
    @melindasaddler559 3 місяці тому

    That stuff was crazy. I'm glad I was in there towards the end. Like 2002, it was pretty empty then. But still crazy.

  • @richardcullins4293
    @richardcullins4293 3 місяці тому

    Hello my name is Richard I would like to get some more information on giving you my story on my visits McLaren Hall

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 3 місяці тому

      Hi Richard. Contact info is in the video description.

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 2 місяці тому

      @@richardcullins4293 I replied and got a bounce back.

    • @richardcullins4293
      @richardcullins4293 2 місяці тому

      @@UrbanSpinster what is a bounce back

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 2 місяці тому

      @@richardcullins4293 Your email wouldn't accept my reply. And came back to me stating it wouldn't go through. If you can, use another email account to send me a message. I am also on Tik Tok and Instagram @urbanspinsterxo where you can send a message.

  • @excessivemedia9295
    @excessivemedia9295 3 місяці тому

    Funny situation that I am going through recently. My ex girlfriend of five years tragically broke up with me. And now, after seven months of no contact, decides to reach out to me and ask me to help her with her car loan in my head I ask myself the same question why not ask your new significant other to help. And also is your significant other aware that you’re asking your ex-boyfriend for money. If I ever found out that my new significant other is asking their ex boyfriend for money, I would immediately cut ties and never speak to that person again because that person has no right to contact or reach out to their ex for something as pathetic as borrowing money.

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 3 місяці тому

      I agree this is bad business. But when you’re married to the person who’s asking their ex for money, it may not be so easy to cut ties. However, my friend who was being asked, should definitely cut ties with his ex.

  • @leejenkins7995
    @leejenkins7995 4 місяці тому

    I was there. 1978. Anyone remember a song that was sung by kids there? Maybe it was just the group that I was in. I can't believe that I still remember it. "You're in MacLlaren Hall, you're stuck behind a wall. You'll never get out so don't you pout! You're in MacLaren Hall."

  • @ChrisBartleyLeo
    @ChrisBartleyLeo 4 місяці тому

    I love how he hit on her man all casually like that.

  • @AngelGreerRiseofthePhoenix
    @AngelGreerRiseofthePhoenix 5 місяців тому

    I was a child in Maclaren Hall in 1992. Thank you for helping to tell our story! For many years, most of us believed our cries would forever be unheard.

  • @Msbellared
    @Msbellared 5 місяців тому

    What's crazy is the parole board made statements about her being right along with her father advocating for this man to get out of prison and also visiting him.. she still lying and blaming her dad knowing she didn't care he killed his first wife and unborn child, she had a crush on him since 15 and wanted him no matter what.. the entire church they attended advocated for his freedom calling the first wife murder a mishap..

  • @AndreBrown-o7w
    @AndreBrown-o7w 6 місяців тому

    I was there 1983-1985 several times. I ran away (awol) after being abused there. It was horrible. I was a minor on Tiger cottage. I was put in restraints hog tied and shot up with Thorozine because id spit the pills out

  • @LindaMerchant-bq2hp
    @LindaMerchant-bq2hp 6 місяців тому

    Awol tsst! Wasnt the military

  • @YCNSD
    @YCNSD 6 місяців тому

    Good evening

  • @menegazzibuildingservicesa5528
    @menegazzibuildingservicesa5528 6 місяців тому

    No wonder i don’t remember my childhood. I was there from 1984-1985 wtf…

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 6 місяців тому

      I have another guest episode premiering tonite. He was in the system beginning at the age of 1. In and out of Mac Hall. Hope you can tune in.

  • @YCNSD
    @YCNSD 6 місяців тому

    That place was hell. I remember all what she is saying. I remember the dances in the main building. The frist olace you went to before mac hall was called a soda bed home... You would be there for days or weeks until court and then they put you in mac hall, then you get put in group homes.....

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 6 місяців тому

      Hi. @kell4524. Do you know why they were called "soda bed homes" or did you mean sofa? I have a new episode coming this week. Stay tuned.

    • @YCNSD
      @YCNSD 6 місяців тому

      ​@UrbanSpinster yes they were called soda bed home because you were only there for a short amount of time.

  • @RichDix-y1h
    @RichDix-y1h 7 місяців тому

    Would also be interested in those that are totally made out of Non-Toxic Stainless, do you have a link to this person's page, or UA-cam channel?

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 7 місяців тому

      I don’t see an air fryer being sold on his website. flavcitycookware.com/ Bobby Parrish is his name.

  • @kristabray4850
    @kristabray4850 8 місяців тому

    I mean what good did her and the dad think was gonna come from marrying a killer. She didnt look the crime up because she was gonna marry him either way.

  • @duckbrew
    @duckbrew 8 місяців тому

    If you're paranoid just buy a diff basket

  • @theaeskey2502
    @theaeskey2502 8 місяців тому

    So important thank you.

  • @chaselesser3191
    @chaselesser3191 9 місяців тому

    Just saw a Dr. Post about this, as long as the liner isn’t damaged, you should be perfectly fine. Use liners if you are still worried.

  • @cheryl8985
    @cheryl8985 11 місяців тому

    Did you find a replacement

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 10 місяців тому

      Nope. I haven't had a relaxer in over a year, almost 2.

    • @ShayJohnson-pw3gs
      @ShayJohnson-pw3gs 4 місяці тому

      Seems like because this would put the relaxers companies out of business so they were either paid off or knocked off.

  • @serenity2977
    @serenity2977 11 місяців тому

    Thank you. Just purchased. Great review.❤

  • @cedricpain5742
    @cedricpain5742 11 місяців тому

    She not telling the truth

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster 11 місяців тому

      Hi @cedric Did you request me on FB? If you would like to speak on this subject, email me info@urbanspinster.com

  • @cedricpain5742
    @cedricpain5742 11 місяців тому

    Yes I was in h cottage with Claudia they all restrained me in the RR room she used to go with this staff named mark he was from Michigan that's all we used to wear Michigan stuff

  • @stosito48
    @stosito48 Рік тому

    which brands to you recommend? ninja?

  • @BriarCottage
    @BriarCottage Рік тому

    I mopped my whole house with this. I rent and can't have poop marks or pee marks. So far he seems like he doesn't want to use the bathroom in the house. We don't allow him up stairs or on furniture yet

  • @linettedavis-se8my
    @linettedavis-se8my Рік тому

    She needs therapy. If she doesn't get it she is gonna die of broken heart somewhere down the line They're all guilty in my opinion. Rest in peace babies.

  • @eh2179
    @eh2179 Рік тому

    In my humble opinion! I believe the air fryer is the best thing invented for the kitchen. It is amazing and so easy to use and all my family use it. Food tastes, better cooks quicker and saves energy! I’m keeping my air fryer

  • @christinaa6129
    @christinaa6129 Рік тому

    I know. So sad😢

  • @michellebarnes7725
    @michellebarnes7725 Рік тому

    I am going to run to cvs for this products i have problems with dry eyes i sometimes forget to use the drops and eyes are always dry thanks for this information

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      Try Amazon. CVS hasn't been carrying the capsules in my area now for some reason.

  • @SuperBlunt
    @SuperBlunt Рік тому

    Just use foil or fryer liner

  • @mpineyro77
    @mpineyro77 Рік тому

    Well I just purchased one and I’m not returning it 😮😮

  • @mslovely8630
    @mslovely8630 Рік тому

    Actually, it’s interesting you couldn’t find this 3 years ago. 3years later, I’ve been trying to find this product and I spoke directly to someone at the company ans they said index 2 has been discontinued. This is pretty sad as this was the best relaxer for our hair, but I think the whole controversy of relaxers causing the C word has scared them? Guess God doesn’t want me to get a relaxer.🤷🏽‍♀️ Oddly enough there is plenty of index 1.

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      What?! I have let mine grow out and get it pressed if I want to wear it straight now. Most of the time I’m wearing a rod set for a curly short look.

    • @mslovely8630
      @mslovely8630 Рік тому

      @@UrbanSpinster lol, yes guess God don’t want me to get a perm anymore cuz if it’s not Index 2 from Pyto, I don’t want it. I’m was ready to go back to relaxed!😭

    • @apmarie815
      @apmarie815 Рік тому

      I chatted with a representative the other day and they’ve discontinued both now. I will miss my pixie cut if I can’t find something similar 😩

    • @missrachelrue
      @missrachelrue 11 місяців тому

      @@apmarie815really?? Oh no, discontinued for general public or altogether even for stylists to purchase? I booked a Phyto relaxer with a cosmetologist last week and she says she has it. Do you think eventually her supply will run out of it’s completely discontinued??? If I use this one I want to make sure I can continue using it in the future

  • @hayley8715
    @hayley8715 Рік тому

    Is this dog only advice?

  • @australianjackaroo6660
    @australianjackaroo6660 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video and from now on when someone says "spinster", I'll be thinking positive thoughts about it.❤

  • @AR-scorp
    @AR-scorp Рік тому

    Teflon overheating means at 500 degree F. The air fryer max temp is 400.

    • @eemoogee160
      @eemoogee160 Рік тому

      I smell chemicals when using mine

  • @KatherineCandelaria-m3m
    @KatherineCandelaria-m3m Рік тому

    I would like to talk about mcclaren hall

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      Hi @Katherine. Please email me. info@urbanspinster.com

  • @didial1141
    @didial1141 Рік тому

    Phyto website

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      Yeah I bought online for a while. It started burning so I stopped using it. They changed packaging. So I wonder if the formula did also.

  • @didial1141
    @didial1141 Рік тому

    I use photo for years I love it

  • @fireeyes3493
    @fireeyes3493 Рік тому

    David L. Was in Mac Hall 1988-1990 G-F cottage Senior, Junior Boys

  • @daniellej7914
    @daniellej7914 Рік тому

    They went to the same church he’s ten years her senior

  • @Danea_85
    @Danea_85 Рік тому

    Can you do a semi permanent rinse after ?

  • @sus-tw2ls
    @sus-tw2ls Рік тому

    They knew each other from church. She had a crush on him when she was 15 & he's 10 yrs older.

  • @melindasaddler559
    @melindasaddler559 Рік тому

    If you don't take care of your kids or abuse them, it is a sin. Kids didn't just end up at maclaren hall...

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      I don't think anyone is arguing how the kids came to be housed at Mac Hall. The issue is treatment of the children once there. LA County had an obligation to protect them and didn't. Also know that some children wound up at Mac Hall due to tragedy. A family driving down the road and gets into a car accident where the parents are killed and there is no other family. MacLaren was a “temporary”housing facility until foster parents could be found.

    • @melindasaddler559
      @melindasaddler559 Рік тому

      @UrbanSpinster Yes, I was in Maclaren hall and would say it is the obligation of the parents and family to care for their children before they get into those situations. They are there because of the failure of the caregivers. The children are the victims, not them... That's all I'm saying. Also, these children are being served up to these systems in order to become a permanent underclass. So there is no sympathy for that. These go on to be homeless, uneducated and poor. Yes, the systems are messed up. But people have to take responsibility for their children. The break down of the family is more to blame then maclaren hall or DCFS.

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      @@melindasaddler559 That's an interesting perspective regarding the family breakdown. Some people are just not fit caregivers and should not have children. But our society praises parenthood and condemns those who are childless. Mental illness and poverty also play a part in social services becoming involved.

    • @melindasaddler559
      @melindasaddler559 Рік тому

      @UrbanSpinster This is all true. I'm just speaking as a former ward of the court in Los Angeles County. My mother has mental illness and she wasn't able to care for me. Poverty was an issue. But, I had extended family, I'm sure a lot of people do. Social services do try to connect the child with extended family before any type of placement. I did live with my aunt for a time, she was abusive. But I think if families were more close, they would naturally be a support system for each other. They wouldn't need Social services at all. I know that is not the case, but maybe people should strive for it. We can't blame the government for personal issues all the time. Sometimes you have to sweep in front of your own door. The reality is that former foster youth are becoming a permanent underclass. You go from one Social system to the next. You have to work extremely hard to just be a regular part of society. Maybe it's just me, but I would never wish being in these systems on my worst enemy. People should know the reality of this and not normalize disfunction. Think of the children. Come together as family. They do it at the baby shower, but as the years go by, do they even check on their own family?

  • @mzyotruthnlove8263
    @mzyotruthnlove8263 Рік тому

    She didn't know him from high school. She said he was 10 years older than her. Please have accurate facts when making videos. Anyone listening, please watch the story for yourselves.

    • @UrbanSpinster
      @UrbanSpinster Рік тому

      Thanks for your input. The outcome is the same.

  • @franciscomartinez3734
    @franciscomartinez3734 Рік тому

    The question to you,bro what is not toxic nowadays open your eyes

  • @notsans9995
    @notsans9995 Рік тому

    I love how everyone is calling him a fear monger, but Teflon is literally poison and it's outrageous our government still let's companies use this shit.