Vol. 5, No. 2 • May 2001

Foster teens: Join SAY SO!

SAY SO is Strong Able Youth Speaking Out, a statewide association made up of youth who are or have been in out-of-home care. This includes all types of substitute care: foster care, group homes, and mental health placements.

SAY SO's mission is to work to improve the substitute care system by educating the community, speaking out about needed changes, and providing support to youth who are or have been in substitute care.

You can be a member of SAY SO if you are under the age of 24, are currently or have been in any kind of out-of-homecare, including foster or adoptive care. To join, fill out and mail in the form the below. For more information, contact us by phone (800/820-0001) or e-mail ([email protected]). Also, visit our website: <http://sayso-nc.tripod.com>.

Become a SAY SO Member

Fill out this form and mail it to SAY SO, c/o ILR, Inc., 411 Andrews Rd., Ste. 230, Durham, NC 27705, or e-mail it to us at <[email protected]>.

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Age:

E-mail:

Type of out-of-home-placement:

North Carolina County I live in now:

 

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