Speaking Up for Yourself
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FosterClub All-Star Crystal Lipek,
copyright 2007; photo by Jelani Memory
copyright 2007; photo by Jelani Memory
- Do I have any say in what happens to me while I am in foster care?
- Do I have a choice about where I live? Can I keep going to my own school?
- Who is making decisions about what is happening in my life?
- Can I participate in meetings where decisions are made about me?
- How do I let my ideas and feelings be known?
- Why should I write down my complaint or problem?
- Why can’t I just take care of the problem myself?
- Who can I call when I need to talk to someone?
- What is the "chain of command"?
- Why does it take so long for anyone to get back to me?
- What kind of problems should be reported to my caseworker?
- What is the difference between "wants" and "needs"?
- Can I request to move to another placement?
- How can I become active in making changes in the foster care system?








i don't like the state of nebraska foster system
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