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Building resiliencies in teensReflections from a foster care alumna
by Angela Quijada • Resilience, to me, is the ability to constantly and quickly bounce back in any situation that exerts physical, mental, emotional, or […]
Read moreWhat helps me when I’m feeling downVoices from Foster Care
We asked young people in foster care, “When you are feeling down and really struggling, what (or who) helps you feel better?“ Here’s what they […]
Read moreDefining yourself in a society that tries to decide for you
by Megan Holmes • In today’s society, everyone is promoting self-love. The message is that you should embrace yourself and walk confidently in your skin, […]
Read moreEvery Kid is ONE Caring Adult Away From Being a Success Story
As Josh Shipp puts it, “Statistically, I am supposed to be dead, in jail, or homeless. At 14, I’d been kicked out of so many […]
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