The Mission of SaySo Is to work to improve the substitute care system by educating the community, speaking out about needed changes, and providing support […]
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Mindset: Make the Best of ItWhat I’ve learned from transitions: Reflections from foster care alumni
by Megan Holmes • “Time is filled with swift transitions” — Jennie B. Wilson We quickly learn the truth in this statement as we grow, learn, […]
Read moreI Found My PassionsWhat I’ve learned from transitions: Reflections from foster care alumni
by Daphne Charlot • Living in an abusive home caused me to have stunted self-esteem and difficulty expressing myself. On and off I would take […]
Read moreIs this Normal? Navigating the Sometimes Surprising Developmental Transitions of Children and Youth
by Kelly Sullivan • Human development is phenomenal. We enter this world completely reliant on others for survival, yet eventually we become self-reliant. This is […]
Read moreReflections on Promoting IndependenceAn Interview with Resource Parents Tony and Wanda Douglas
Youth in foster care face unique challenges as they transition to adulthood. To learn more about what it takes to support youth during this critical […]
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