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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Youth in foster care are vulnerable to exploitationAn excerpt from Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew’s testimony before Congress
On October 23, 2013, foster care alumna and human trafficking survivor Withelma “T” Ortiz Walker Pettigrew testified before the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on […]
Read moreFighting human trafficking in North Carolina
by Kiricka Yarbough Smith Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in our country, and it’s on the rise.It is happening right now […]
Read moreA Foster Care Alumna’s Thoughts on Self-Care
by Shanita Didly-Goings Relief coursed through me when, at age 12, my siblings and I were taken from our uncle. But relief quickly turned to […]
Read moreYouth in care say self-care supports healthy relationships
by Megan Holmes To have healthy relationships with others, one must first have a healthy relationship with oneself. For this, safe, enjoyable practices for maintaining […]
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