Strong Able Youth Speaking Out (SaySo) is a youth-led advocacy program. SaySo has existed since 1998! Yes, the organization is 25 years old. SaySo is […]
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Challenges of Raising My Teenage Siblings: A Journey of Love and Resilience
by Jamie Barricelli Raising teenage siblings can be an incredibly challenging task, especially when circumstances force you to transition from a sister role to that […]
Read moreBuilding a Network of Support for Youth in Care from Someone with Lived Experience
Developing a support network is a key element to successfully transition into adulthood for any youth who has had to experience substitute care, like me.My […]
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Writing Contest In the most recent Fostering Perspectives writing contest we gave young people in foster care the following prompt: “We want all young people […]
Read moreDads in Foster Care Really Need Support to Succeed
by John McMahon Being a parent is tough even under ideal conditions. Learning to parent while you are in foster care and still in high […]
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