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By Isaiah — Jul 20, 2009

I have been in alot of struggles and obstacles in my life but i had to overcome them in some manner. I had to think that i had something to life for in life and that i was here for a reason. One of my struggles in my life was losing my adopted mom... Read more

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By TahjieStar — Jul 15, 2009

"You ready?" "Yea, I mean, I guess..." I say and swallow the non-existent saliva in my mouth. I'm nervous and am sure that all the politely-expectant eyes on us can tell. But that doesn't matter. We have a presentation to do and it won't get done... Read more

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By iToby — Jul 11, 2009

I wouldn't say that I am completely happy. I have learned that It's o.k. not to be happy 100% of the time. Through one of workshops that we teach, called Foster to Famous, I have realized that not only am I on my own Heroes Journey but I have two... Read more

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By Isaiah — Jul 10, 2009

I have overcame alot of obstacles in my life. But like it didnt get me down. Since i was younger it was hard for me to see my family as of who they were because they judged me when i went into the foster care system. I felt like i was alone. so i... Read more

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By Isaiah — Jul 10, 2009

Hey guys since i havent gave you a shout out yet i want to shout out to all my brothers and sister in the foster care system. I am doing this internship for you, not me. this is my passion is to help every foster youth in some way like just give... Read more

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By kitarea — Jul 8, 2009

Hello! So coming straight from the Oregon Teen Conference to the California Teen Forum was intense, but also exhilarating! I was so pumped for this conference because we were going to my state. I knew that the youth at this conference were going to... Read more

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By kitarea — Jul 6, 2009

Hello Everyone! Sorry it has been so long since I last blogged. I really don't have an excuse other than I have been trying to figure out what I want to say to you all. I guess I should start with the 2 conferences that I just attended with... Read more

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By heather09 — Jul 6, 2009

Once again, its been a while since I've blogged, so now I'm back. So after the Oregon Teen Conference wrapped up, myself and Mike who is one of the level two's were sent straight into another conference in our home state of Connecticut. I must say... Read more

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By b_true — Jul 6, 2009

The California teen conference was amazing. I felt a little more competent in my fosterclub abilities after all I learned in Oregon. The youth were so cool—they were the kind of kids that would’ve intimidated me with their talent back in high school... Read more

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By mariah1986 — Jul 6, 2009

so wow where do i start, this will be a long blog. So transition from training to actually conference was crazy. This was also personally my first conference i have ever attended, so i had no ideal what to expect. I wish i could of gone to one while... Read more