SaySo stands for Strong Able Youth Speaking Out. When you think about resilience and youth, you can’t help but think about SaySo. All our programming […]
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Resilience In Child Welfare: Two Points of View
Shanita Dildy-Goings I was born into care, adopted twice, had my name changed three times, graduated high school, and decided to do it all over […]
Read moreSaySo’s Young Adult Leadership Council Shares What Supportive Caregiving Means to Them
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 […]
Read moreChallenges 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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