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Talk Back: where your voice is heard!

Each week, we post a new question at fyi3.com. It's your chance to speak out on issues effecting youth in foster care.

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The past Talkback Topics are listed below. Feel free to read and post to our past topics!

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posted: 02/10/2008

Do you have a New Year's Resolution posted: 01/01/2008

Did you ever have to enter "respite" or temporary care during the holidays (because your family had other plans, etc.) posted: 11/13/2007

Everyone in foster care has a permanency plan. You fit into just one of the categories below. Do you know what yours is? If you are unsure just pick the last option. posted: 09/25/2007

September 9th is Grandparent's Day. What is your relationship like with your grandparents? posted: 08/28/2007

What can caseworkers do to help youth become more involved in their foster care plan? posted: 06/08/2007

What has been a typical Birthday like for you while in foster care? posted: 03/06/2007

Since your placement into foster care, have you had a family portrait taken with your bio-family? posted: 01/22/2007

How did your case initially get reported to Child Protective Services? This report eventually led to your placement into foster care. posted: 12/05/2006

Do you know about a good book that talks about foster care or kids who have experienced foster care? We’re making a list, and we want your input! After you vote on our poll question, please tell us the name of the book and a little about it by clicking on the "Got more to say?"link below. I have read a book which would be great for: posted: 11/02/2006

Do you think it would be a good idea to live in a neighborhood where all the kids are in foster care? A sort of "children’s village" that allowed youth stay connected with their siblings? posted: 08/28/2006

How do you think your bio-parents feel about you being in foster care? posted: 05/26/2006

If given a choice, would you live back with your bio family starting tomorrow? posted: 04/05/2006

Where will you start to live the day you officially leave foster care? posted: 02/02/2006

What do you think is the best way people in your community can get involved to improve life for kids in foster care? posted: 01/05/2006

Sometimes youth are placed with a foster family that is of a different race. Is it ok for a youth to live with a foster family that is of a different race? posted: 10/19/2005

How could a foster youth benefit from having a peer mentor -- someone a bit older who is also in foster care? posted: 09/07/2005

What is the most important right for youth in foster care? posted: 07/05/2005

Is there a certain activity that you like to do to release aggression or pent up anger? posted: 03/15/2005

Is peer support important? How do you receive peer support (from other kids) while you are in foster care? posted: 01/10/2005

Why do holidays seem to be so hard for kids in foster care? posted: 12/14/2004

Is permanency important for youth in foster care? posted: 11/11/2004

Who is best at helping you reach your goals in school? posted: 09/30/2004

Have you been told about money, scholarships or other help you can receive from your state to go to college or trade school? posted: 09/02/2004

Which best describes how you felt on your first day in foster care? posted: 07/15/2004

Why is the rate of teenage pregnancy so high for youth in foster care? posted: 05/28/2004

Would you be interested in having a mentor? posted: 05/04/2004

Do you play sports, do drama, have a job, or participate in another after-school activity? How do you think these activities benefit you, and how could they benefit other youth in foster care? posted: 04/23/2004

How long does it usually take for your caseworker to call you back? posted: 03/10/2004

If you had a friend who was being abused or neglected by their parents, what would you do? posted: 02/23/2004

How should your caseworker stay in better touch? posted: 02/11/2004

Do you feel your caseworker keeps you informed about your foster care case? posted: 01/27/2004

Do you play sports, do drama, have a job, or participate in another after-school activity? How do you think these activities benefit you, and how could they benefit other youth in foster care? posted: 01/15/2004

What grade would you give your foster parents? posted: 12/30/2003

What is the strangest thing about your foster family? posted: 12/18/2003

Are you treated differently at school because you're in foster care? posted: 12/03/2003

What's your fave way to hear stories written by other foster youth? posted: 11/19/2003

How much do you know about your rights in foster care? posted: 10/20/2003

What do you think about the FosterClub Avatars? posted: 10/15/2003

Tell us how you like the new makeover of FosterClub.com! posted: 08/26/2003

 

 

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