If you are under 18 and are or have been in foster care, please send us a letter or short essay in response to the […]
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Creating a feeling of safetyEssays from Youth in Foster Care
In last issue’s writing contest we asked young people in foster care, “We all have times when, even though we are physically safe, we don’t […]
Read moreFoster care alumni offer shared parenting advice
What does shared parenting look and feel like to a child or youth in foster care? To find out, we asked members of SaySo (Strong […]
Read moreHow Kinship Care Made Me Stronger
by Emily • I was 12 years old when the department of social services first entered my family’s life. My siblings and I were placed […]
Read moreStaying Connected to the Important People in My LifeEssays from Youth in Foster Care
In last issue’s writing contest we asked young people in foster care, “Who are the most important people in your life? How do you maintain […]
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