#foster youth

[saywhat-politics]

A new rule requiring child welfare agencies to place LGBTQ children in “environments free of hostility, mistreatment, or abuse” based on the child’s sexual orientation, gender identity or expression is drawing opposition from Republicans.

The proposed rule, issued in September by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), also would require caregivers to undergo cultural competency training to ensure LGBTQ youths are placed in homes where their identities are affirmed.

In a statement, Health Department Secretary Xavier Becerra said the proposal puts “children’s well-being first.”

Studies have shown that LGBTQ young people are overrepresented in the child welfare system. Lesbian, gay and bisexual children are more than twice as likely to experience foster care placement compared with their heterosexual peers, a 2019 study found, and roughly 30 percent of foster youth identify as LGBTQ, according to the Children’s Bureau, the federal agency responsible for overseeing the child welfare system in the U.S.

About 5 percent of foster youth identify as transgender.

But the rule has met some opposition in the GOP.

#republicans #lgbtq children #foster youth #transgender

[ex-foster]

There is this Telus program called Mobility for Good that provides free cell phones to former foster kids who are aging out of the system.

#foster kids #foster care #feminism #aging out #Canadian former foster kid #Foster youth #Former foster youth #Canadian former foster youth #Crown wards #Telus #Mobility for Good #Activism for former foster kids

[onceuponafosterkid]

Residential Treatment Facilities

In the state of Colorado, they decided they want to close down residential treatment centers across the state. Their goal in this, is to place foster youth with foster families instead of treatment facilities. As someone who grew up in foster care treatment centers, I have a couple thoughts about this. Hypothetically, this is good idea. Every kid deserves a loving family. What I don’t agree with, is pulling kids like me out of a traumatic situation and placing them with a family who are not trained or prepared to deal with aftershocks of trauma. I lived in an abusive house for 12 and a half years. When the state finally pulled me out, they placed me in a residential treatment center where I had access to 24/7 therapeutic services. Without those around the clock services, I would have committed suicide. I went through a phase where almost every day I was fighting to die. I did not want to be alive. If they had placed me in a foster home instead of a treatment center, I would have killed myself, and I would have burned out every set of foster parents they placed me with. You cannot expect foster parents to be able to handle a child with the amount of trauma and behavioral issues I had. That is a job for treatment counselors and therapists. I do not believe youth should be institutionalized to the point of not being able to function in a normal society, but I think youth need time and space to stabilize in a therapeutic setting before they are placed in a family. Otherwise, it will not work. You cannot expect parents to perform the same tasks as a therapist or a counselor. You have to pick one, you can’t be both a therapist and a parent to a kid. It’s unfair and unrealistic to the youth and the parents.

#fostercare #residential treatment #foster kids #foster youth #ptsd #complex ptsd #ptsd treatment #ptsd recovery #trauma #child abuse #foster youth awareness #parenting

[shawnaisalt]

https://gofund.me/a616e1d9

Anything and everything helps! Even a $1! Or sharing around your networks/on social media! Every $1 I make as well will be going towards this cause so I’ll be making payments from my own money as well and I’ll take it down once I reach my goal! 🙂 On holidays and my birthday etc… if you’re thinking of getting me a gift~please donate here instead!

#gofundme #fundraiser #fundraising #raising money #college #foster youth #advocacy #mental health advocate #advocateforchange #activism #activist #social work #psychology #bachelors degree #poetry #poets on tumblr

[karmabloo]

Idk how many former foster youth are on here but I feel like there has to be at least a few. I’m hoping to make some new friends who have experienced similar things as me and to educate others on the foster care system.

#foster care #foster kids #foster youth #foster care survivor #former foster youth

[aowski]

I watched the closing minutes of the final Daily Show where Trevor Noah said, “I always tell people, if you truly want to learn about America, ask black women.” Through my past work with black women in a foster youth housing program, I know this in my gut to be true. I learned about black joy, wisdom, faith, and fear for the future of young black men. I’ve learned the depth of appreciation and how precious and costly, in blood, was the right to vote. So as we celebrate victories (and mourn defeats) in advancing the cause of democratic values, it will be the voice of black women who will tell us if we have succeeded.

#America #trevor #black women #wisdom #faith #joy #black men #fear #vote #Democratic #daily show #trevor noah #foster youth #housing #Youtube

[lover-boy-vs-humanity]

Panic Intervention

Grounding Statements

When I'm having a panic attack, I usually get into a disaster mindset I can't calm down from. One thing that helps is making a template for self-grounding, which takes some of the pressure off bringing myself back to baseline. Here's mine!

my name is...

right now i am (location) and i'm safe in this moment because...

i live at...as of (move-in date).

i'm safe at home because...

i attend school/work at...i'm a (grade level/job title).

in practice: my name is julian. right now i'm in the restroom at a restaurant and i'm safe right now because my friends are outside. i live in an independent living program as of december 2022. i'm safe at home because everyone there is really nice to me. i attend high school as a junior.

This is something you can and should switch up as needed - it's supposed to bring you back to the present moment however works best for you! This template is what helps me as a foster kid with home instability, hence the emphasis on safety where I am and in my home :) Since I have this prepared, all I have to do is repeat these statements from where they're written down. I like keeping it open ended (the ... parts) so I have to think about it a little and therefore really process what I'm reading and saying.

Soothing Statements

Once I've calmed down a bit, I find it helpful to "assess the damage", and do something easy to clean up - look to the future and see what I can do to move forward.

one thing i'm grateful for is...

one thing i have to look forward to is...

one thing i can do today to feel less overwhelmed tomorrow is...

one thing i can schedule in the next week to help me feel better is...(hangout with friends or family/therapy/self-care appointments)

#panic attacks #anxiety relief #grounding #self healing #mental health #grounding techniques #foster youth #healing from trauma #self help #self soothing #trauma recovery

[thanayilindseyspeaks]

Legal Views w/ Attorney Sheila R. Stuart

#homeless #foster youth #los angeles #leadership #education #Youtube

[wellfostered]

Who's Ready to Grow? Do You Have the Courage to Change Your Fate?

I know we tend to say, the past is the past, and it is, but the past has the answers to our current issues. If we examine our life with an un bias, positive mindset we can glean from the lessons our our trauma, loss, pain, shame, and fears. We just have to be willing to grow. 

#spiritual growth #growth #mindset #mental health #life coaching #foster youth #personal development #self improvement #selfhelp #self development #lifecoach #disabled women #disabled community #mentally disabled #divorce support #marriage therapy #married couple #motivation #inspiration

[adorabubblesblog]

#youth #foster youth #signal boost #important #missing #missing kids

[hey-its-ess]

🤎 Dedicated to the displaced, foster and adopted youth. You are loved. ✨🍂🌻

📚 From the poem titled “Preface” from the Things I Never Said poetry collection.

🌺 Read this poem and more from the collection here.

🌷 © S. Verólina 💚🪷🛼✨

#poetry #writing #Things I Never Said #S. Verólina #Passionfruit Books #foster youth #emancipation

[faultfalha]

LA County's new guaranteed income program is now giving some foster youth $1,000 per month. The program is designed to help youth who have aged out of the system, but many are concerned that the money isn't enough. Critics say that the program isn't guaranteed, and that the youth could lose the money if they don't meet certain requirements. Nevertheless, many foster youth are excited to receive the extra money. It's a big help for those who are struggling to make ends meet.

#Personal Finance #Los Angeles County #money #society #personal finance #foster care #foster kids #ABC7 Solutions #fault #Foster youth #LA County #$1 #000/month #guaranteed income #critics

[ex-foster]

There are several factors that contribute to foster kids aging out of care being more likely to experience homelessness:

1. Lack of Stable Support Systems: Foster youth may lack a stable support network of family and friends, making it harder to find housing and assistance.

2. Limited Life Skills: Some foster youth may not have had the opportunity to develop essential life skills, like budgeting and finding housing.

3. Education Gaps: Educational disruptions can limit their access to employment opportunities, increasing the risk of homelessness.

4. Emotional and Mental Health Challenges: Foster youth often face trauma and mental health issues, which can affect their ability to maintain stable housing.

5. Aging Out Challenges: Aging out of the system typically occurs at 18, leaving them without a safety net and transitional support.

6. Lack of Financial Resources: Financial instability and limited resources can make securing housing difficult.

7. Discrimination and Stigma: Foster youth may face discrimination in housing and employment due to their backgrounds.

8. Lack of Access to Healthcare: Limited access to healthcare and social services can exacerbate health issues and increase the risk of homelessness.

Addressing these challenges through improved support systems, education, and mental health services can help reduce the risk of homelessness for foster youth aging out of care.

#Foster care #Aging out of foster care #Homelessness #Foster youth #Housing for former foster kids #Life skills #Youth empowerment #Education opportunities #Social services #Independent living

[chantireviews]

THE BLACK FOSTER YOUTH HANDBOOK: 50+ Lessons I Learned to Successfully Age-Out of Foster Care and Holistically Heal by Angela Quijada-Banks - Overcoming Trauma, Inspirational Non-Fiction, Foster Youth

Angela Quijada-Banks shares insights on the kind of trauma she grew up with, and in The Black Foster Youth Handbook, how to heal and create a fulfilling life. Highly recommended!

  The Black Foster Youth Handbook: 50+ Lessons I Learned to successfully Age-Out of Foster Care and Holistically Heal is a distinguished compilation of award-winning author Ángela Quijada-Banks’ insights, seeking to assist those in foster care to stay optimistic and triumph over traumatic experiences. The text features the author’s candid revelations regarding the disarray she encountered in…

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#Angela Quijada-Banks #Chanticleer 5 Star Book Review #Chanticleer Grand Prize Winners #Descrimination & Racism #Follow your dreams #Foster Youth #I&I Awards #Inspirational #Non-Fiction #Overcoming Trauma #The Black Foster Youth Handbook

[diannepearcefuckingwrites]

25 HOTTEST: GIGI EDWARDS BRYANT

READ MY INTERVIEW with Gigi Edwards Bryant in 25 HOTTEST! I could have talked to Gigi all day. I was impressed with her immediately She is a wonderful woman who has never stopped striving for herself, or foster youth, and I am so lucky the magazine asked me to interview her. Here is an excerpt from the article, and for the rest, grab a copy of 25 hottest! EXCERPT Gigi Edwards Bryant is a…

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#"And We Thought" #25 hottest #advocate #Devil&039;s Party Press #Dianne #dianne pearce #dpearcewrites #foster care #foster youth #gigi edwards bryant #indie #Pearce #Publishing #writer #Writing

[karmabloo]

Did you guys know that on average in the United States 55 kids go missing from foster care each day? I feel like that’s a lot.

#foster youth #missing children #child protective services #did you know