Vol. 10, No. 1 • November 2005

Writing Contest

First Prize: $100

Second Prize: $50

Third Prize: $25

Send us a letter or short essay in response to the following:

What person has had the most
influence on your life?

Deadline: February 4, 2006
Anyone under 21 who is or has been in foster care or
a group home can enter. Mail your entry to:

John McMahon, Editor
Fostering Perspectives
Jordan Institute for Families
1459 Sand Hill Rd., No. 6
Candler, NC 28715

Include your name, age, address, social security number (used to process awards only, your confidentiality will be protected) and phone number. In addition to receiving the awards specified above, winners will have their work published in the next issue of Fostering Perspectives. Runners-up may also have their work published, for which they will also receive a cash award.

We’re Also Seeking Artwork
Submissions can be on any theme. Submission requirements described above also apply to submissions of artwork. Artwork should be mailed flat (unfolded) on white, unlined paper.

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