by Angela Quijada • Resilience, to me, is the ability to constantly and quickly bounce back in any situation that exerts physical, mental, emotional, or […]
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Defining 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 […]
Read moreSocial connections help youth in foster care thrive
Young people in foster care struggle with trauma and other challenges. For many, a bright and happy future is not guaranteed. One way to protect […]
Read morePreventing suicide among children in foster care
by Jodi Flick Suicide among young people in foster care is uncommon, but it does happen—even in young children. What can we do to reduce […]
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