Sibling separation

As many people with a brother or sister know, sibling connections are extremely important and often help define who you are as you grow up. Too many times, brothers and sisters who enter foster care are not able to live together. It is not uncommon to hear stories of how communication was restricted while in foster care and siblings lose contact with each other. See the blogs below for information.

SIBLING SEPARATION: Pain of Being the Only Leaf

There are great trees filled with leaves that are very beautiful, gorgeous, and precious. Each leaf is shaped uniquely, and it is astounding to notice how, although they are each different, they complement one another with their different shapes and... Read more

Youth Perspective

Sibling separation

Brothers Are Forever

People say, “brothers are forever." That they will, “always be by your side, no matter what.” Of course that's what they say; it's just hard to believe. It's hard to believe when your brother is on the other side of the state. I am 18 years old and... Read more

Youth Perspective

Family relationships

Sibling separation

“Just give it another try” - Sibling separation

“Just give it another try.” I heard it many times. Sibling visits were something I despised. My siblings had been precious to me in the moment of removal from our home, but prior to that I wanted nothing to do with them. I loved them with my entire... Read more

Youth Perspective

Sibling separation

Siblings: Partners in Crime

Sibling (noun) - A partner in crime; an individual who holds your secrets. This is a definition I wish I would have been able to connect to. A wise person once told me that siblings are made to walk with you your whole life. Oftentimes... Read more

Youth Perspective

Family relationships

Sibling separation

Camp to Belong

When most people see my sisters they see a reflection of me. Both of my sisters have the same skinny arms, nerd glasses, and pale skin that I have. But more importantly, my two younger sisters reflect my personality. They both love to learn, are... Read more

Youth Perspective

Sibling separation

Camp to Belong, Oregon

SIBLING REUNIFICATION This has had to of been one of the best experiences in my advocacy career and in my life as well. Camp To Belong was held at the Silver Creek National Park from June 23rd through the 28th this year and I can't begin to describe... Read more

Youth Perspective

Sibling separation

Just a Snippet!

This is my college essay. I have been very hesitant to put it online but enjoy it, respect it, and learn from it. As I broke open the fortune cookie that I had received from my mother, I pulled out the little crinkly piece of white paper and read... Read more

Youth Perspective

Sibling separation

What's love Got to Do With It!

It’s been about fifteen years since I last had any contact with my brother Jarel. For the life of me I couldn’t remember what he looked liked or even the last time we spoke, but last week on the 25th of May he entered my life again. While at work I... Read more

Youth Perspective

Sibling separation

FosterClub All-Stars and the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth

Over the course of 4 meetings in Washington DC this summer, Over a dozen FosterClub All- Stars had the opportunity the meeting senior Congressional staffers in order to provide their perspective on how the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth can help... Read more

Announcements

Sibling separation

Adoption Scares Me

in my marriage and family class i talked about adoption. I thought it was very hard for me because when that word comes up flags and barriers comes up. I know as a fosterclub all star doing the getting solid material/presentation it is like adding... Read more

Youth Perspective

Adoption

Sibling separation