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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...

Entering foster care

Yesterday us All-Stars had our first transition panel with real people. As in real people I mean it was no longer presenting to the fellow All-Stars. I was so scarred...

Entering foster care

Hello again!! I hope you are all enjoying reading our blogs and getting to know us. We are so excited to meet you all and share experiences to hopefully inspire...

Entering foster care

Consider these items as you develop your transition plan: During the transition to adulthood, surprises about the costs of health and self care often take young people by suyrprise. Plan...

Transition (aging out)

Lights, Camera, Action! We've got a great line-up of movies that feature foster care themes. Watch 'em — then share 'em — to raise awareness and resources for kids in...

Entering foster care

By Julie Bosman, New York Times, Apr 26, 2009, New York –-

The threat of more than $83 million in budget cuts at New York City’s child-welfare agency has left...

Entering foster care

By Nicole Chavez, ABC News Channel 10, Apr 22, 2009, SACRAMENTO, CA -

As the economy worsens, the demand on the foster care system grows, according to local foster care...

Entering foster care

By Ray Hershe, abc40tv • April 13, 2009, SPRINGFIELD, Mass -- The economy makes it tough on everyone. Among those hard hit are social service agencies. And when you rely...

Adoption
Transition (aging out)

by Audrey Asistio, Foster Kids Struggling in Tough Economy CBS KIMA TV • April 13, 2009 YAKIMA --

Once Tim Byrd graduated high school, foster care was finished, and he...

Entering foster care

By Katharhynn Heidelberg, Montrose Daily Press • April 11, 2009 MONTROSE —- In 2007, one child in every 127 Montrose County children was maltreated through neglect or abuse. These statistics...

Entering foster care