FORMER FOSTER YOUTH STORIES
Personal stories about foster youth experiences - FosterVA
JJ's Story of Foster Care ... JJ was neglected as a child and had to care for his younger siblings at the age of eleven. After moving six times in six months, JJ ...
The Race of My Life: A Runaway Kid's Story | Children's Rights
I am a former foster youth from Houston; I spent years in state care. My story is like many others, but with a little twist.
The Heartfelt Plea of a Former Foster Youth | Youth & Trauma
I first went into the foster care system when I was four years old because my mom sold drugs. I had been well taken care of and we had a lot of ...
Adult and Teen Foster Children Please Share Your Stories - Reddit
I'm a former foster youth who spent time in the system as a child, and then again as a teen. I've attached the contract my foster parents ...
Inspiring Foster Care Success Stories - Northwoods
Inspiring Foster Care Success Stories · Foster Mom's Touching Video Tribute to Her Adopted Children · Idaho Mom Celebrates First Mother's Day After Adopting Four ...
Growing Up in Foster Care: Carolyn's Story - Search Our Work
I was in over seven foster care and group home placements. As I look back at those years, it feels like a mixture of good and bad experiences.
Reflections: Stories of Foster Care | Child Welfare Information Gateway
Read this year's stories to hear tips from youth, parents, foster parents, caseworkers, and other individuals with direct, firsthand experience with the child ...
Real Stories Archives - FosterMore
Category: Real Stories ... Clint Capela Wants to Help Kids in Foster Care, Because He's Been There, Too. ... When this 20-something, fertile couple decided to adopt ...
Their Voices: Former Foster Care Youth Share Stories of Strength ...
Wellpoint Care Network's Youth Transitioning to Adulthood (YTA) program aims to bridge that gap and provide resources and support for young adults during those ...
My Foster Care Story: Surviving a Horrific Adoption
In my foster care story, I found challenges and the power to overcome them. It's a story of never giving up, finding light in the darkest of times, and of the ...
Life After Foster Care: Miguel's Story - Focus on the Family
What if former foster youth never had to worry about where they were going to live for the summer? How many families have an empty spare room ...
Breaking Stereotypes: Former Foster Care Youth's Journey to ...
As I reflect on my journey from a youth in foster care to social worker, I am reminded of the pivotal moments that shaped my path. Growing up in ...
We are the Lucky Ones: Reunification Stories by Former Foster Youth
New Jersey children in foster care share their stories about being reunified with their families.
A Message from a Former Foster Youth - Dream Makers
I spent 5 years within the system before aging out – left with little to no resources, too many years of trauma, and complete confusion when it came to my worth ...
#Speakup Series — Foster Nation
When former foster youth share their stories of strength and resilience, they give hope to those who are currently in the system, and remind us all that we're ...
INSIGHTS FROM A FORMER FOSTER YOUTH - Family Works
INSIGHTS FROM A FORMER FOSTER YOUTH · Structure is key – but leave room for the teens to still be teens. · They are human. Treat them as you would ...
Former foster child: 'It took a village' to be a success story - YouTube
The power of a dedicated foster parent and a foster care charity in Portland has helped turn one life around.
Podcast gives former foster youths a voice. They have lots to discuss.
“Foster teens are moved around so much, they are in survival mode, and they often don't have a family member to talk to about this stuff,” ...
God's Faithful Pursuit: From the Perspective of a Former Foster Child
Every week this month, we are highlighting stories from each perspective of the foster care community—agency workers, foster parents ...
Jack & Nichole sit with former foster youth and current social worker, Marissa to talk about her experience as a child in the system.