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By Staciejc — Aug 13, 2009

Hey everyone, I got the opportunity to go to Taos New Mexico. This experience was so unforgettable. I met amazing youth that were so willing to help with anything and excited to make a change/movement. It amazes me how many people are caring and... Read more

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By darylecbear — Aug 7, 2009

WOW! what can i say this trip was one heck of a trip! one of the most rememoriable ones. Washington D.C.,- The YD staff and the two interns participated and presented at the Agencies and Courts Meeting held in DC August 3-5th. YD had a booth and... Read more

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By iToby — Aug 3, 2009

Hey there everyone, So pretty much I wrote a paper for a presentation and wanted to share it with you all! Harry Potter and the foster care system. By Toby. From having a dreadful childhood and being raised from “Muggles”, most of us are very... Read more

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By b_true — Aug 1, 2009

Minne-snow-ta TLT conference! The Minnesota teen conference was so refreshing. Prior to Minnesota, It had been a month since I did a teen conference, and I really missed having the opportunity to connect with youth. Minnesota reinforced why I missed... Read more

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By iToby — Jul 31, 2009

Well It's official! I have 21 days left of being here in Seaside, until I return home! Wow, just yesterday it sure felt that I just got here and met my now All Star Family. Wow, I would have never thought I'd have a family. But it sure has been a... Read more

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By Isaiah — Jul 30, 2009

Sometimes i feel like there is no one listening Sometimes i feel like there is no one talking Sometimes i feel like there is no home for me but i realised its all in my head Sometimes i Dream about what it would be like to see my bio family... Read more

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By darylecbear — Jul 30, 2009

WOW, OKIL was a huge success. This conference was held at USAO about 20 miles from OK city! what a beautiful 3 hr drive i had with lacey, she is great peeps! we listen to kenny chesney to mariah carey to jaime foxx. We arrived in Chickasha, and it... Read more

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By iToby — Jul 28, 2009

Basically I know that this latest week living as an All Star has been a very big challenge. Everyone faces struggles in their lives, it's bound to happen. Amongst all the work that we are doing here at FosterClub I still feel like I am struggling. (... Read more

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By kitarea — Jul 28, 2009

I wasn't born into greatness My roots lie deep everywhere but here There were skins to be shed Like the snake that slithered through the stories of the Chicana That I have mostly no connection to Similar we are For I put up a fight Though sometimes... Read more

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By kitarea — Jul 28, 2009

There is a workshop that FosterClub presents called "Foster to Famous". It's about the Hero's Journey, overcoming challenges and in the end giving back. There are seven steps to completing the hero's journey and I think I'm still in the Struggles... Read more