by Jeanne Preisler • I initially purchased the book The Story of Foster Care Volume One by Empty Frames Initiative because of its North Carolina […]
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Connections matter during the transition to adulthood
by Amy Huntsman • I have seen too many young people leave foster care without a trusted adult to help guide them. Sometimes they’ve spent […]
Read moreWhat do youth think about relational permanence?
SaySo (Strong Able Youth Speaking Out), is a statewide, North Carolina-based association of youth aged 14 to 24 who are or have been in out-of-home […]
Read morePoint of View: My Adoption Process
by Shanita Dildy-Goings • I was 13 years old when my foster parents first proposed adopting my big sister and me. My big sister said […]
Read moreCOVID’s Impact on the Transition to Adulthood
by Jonathan Rockoff • Youth coming out of foster care face many challenges as they transition into adulthood. That’s in normal times. Has the uncertainty […]
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