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 […]
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Building 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 […]
Read moreEnsuring Health for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care
Free Health Insurance Full Medicaid coverage is available for most young adults who aged out of foster care What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is health insurance. […]
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