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By Isaiah — Jul 27, 2009

Well its almost that time we will be going back home. I am some what happy and some what sad, because i built up serveral relationships with All Stars this year and even FosterClub Staff. The last week of this internship is going to be rough because... Read more

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By mariah1986 — Jul 27, 2009

I always enjoy learning knew things. Everyone makes mistakes and that is ok, as long as you can take something positive from it. The whole glass half empty, half full saying is very true. It is all on how you look at things. I have thought a lot... Read more

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By iToby — Jul 23, 2009

Hey there everyone. So basically lately I feel lately that I have started not only making friendships to last a lifetime, but I have a new found family. I may not have the opportunity to stay in contact with my biological family, but is it bad for... Read more

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By JJ — Jul 23, 2009

I am so very thankful for my life & how it turned out. I am doing great, in a great place, with a great job surrounded by great people. I have to admit though; as much as I don’t want to acknowledge my past at all- there are still parts of it... Read more

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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