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A former foster child and author of Through The Eyes of A Foster Child, David has worked three years with a San Diego foster family agency and believes that every child’s voice should be heard. Email: dahveedwrites@gmail.com

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African-American children in the foster care system: Pt. 3 culture and compentence

The components that systematically addresses culture and ethnicity are: • Placing adolescents in foster families whose ethnicity is the same...
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Thinking about becoming a foster parent?

In San Diego, if you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, you must understand that it takes a lot of planning and that there are several rules...
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Are foster parents getting a bad reputation?

In San Diego and throughout the country, foster parents are getting a bad reputation of neglect and abuse to foster children. Who is really at fault...
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Foster Parenting 101: How to become a foster parent

In San Diego, Casey Family Programs are currently recruiting foster parents interested in caring for youth, ages 11–18. To learn more please...
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Social Workers should remain a constant voice for foster children

When a child has been in foster care for any length of time, each move is more important than the next. During their transition, foster children will...
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Foster Children 101: Who are the voices for foster children

In San Diego, there are a few foster children that feel that they have no voice; that no one speaks for them. As quiet as it's kept, there are many...
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Too old to be a foster child, pt. 2

Transitional Independent Living Programs for Older Foster Children is designed to improve preparation for independent living for federally eligible...
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Too old to be a foster child, pt.1

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Emancipation: When a minor has achieved independence from his or her parents, often by getting married before reaching age 18 or by becoming fully...
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Through the eyes of a foster child

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Free your mind and imagine that you are 2, 5, 10 or 13 years old and you’re playing with your favorite toy, video game or something that you...
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Building self-esteem in foster children, pt.2

In part 1 of Building self-esteem in foster children, we discussed: • What is self-esteem? • Why do we need self-esteem? • How do we...
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