My Journey from Foster Care to College-Educated Professional
Guest blogger Angelica C. highlights her experiences in rebuilding her network following college graduation.
The Lens Podcast: Discussions on the Child Welfare System
Co-hosted by former foster youths Arielle, Gabriella, and Rachel, The Lens Podcast project provides a platform for foster youth and alum to connect to a community of peers and discuss aspects of the child welfare system. Learn more and listen to full episodes here!
How To Make Your Goals SMART
Learn how to make your goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-Bound) with the help of TNFC Ambassador Justin B.!
Mars, Meet Earth
Mars, Meet Earth is a blog written by FSM Ambassador Mars B. while studying abroad. As Mars says, it's all about "getting to know more of the world outside of what I've always known, which is a very small part of everything!" Mars' study abroad was unexpectedly cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, but lots of lessons were still learned. Mars shares them below!
Using School Breaks and Time Off to Create Opportunities for the Future! By Justin B.
This blog highlights utilizing school breaks to "work for yourself" to create more opportunities to reach your education goals!
Tips for Balancing Work, School, and Life
2019 FSM Ambassador Rachel shares her top 4 tips on maintaining balance in work, school and life!
By Kids, For Kids: The Importance of Mentoring for Youth In Foster Care
This blog discusses the importance of mentoring and an organization founded by Aya A. that addresses the lack of mentorships, social support, and networks for kids in foster care.
Becoming the 3%: Life After Graduation and Next Steps to Success by Alexis L.
We talk a lot about how difficult it is for youth with experience in foster care to get to and through college, and that's really important, but what happens after graduation? Young people with experience in foster care graduate at very low rates (3-10% estimates) compared to the general population, and the need for support extends beyond college after gradution. This blog focuses on "what comes next" after graduation and provides ideas for next steps to success in career and life!
Study Abroad! Expanding World Views by Alexis L.
This blog highlights the study abroad experiences of Alexis L. and provides tips for young people with experience in foster care to explore study abroad programs!
A Kid From Detroit by Justin B.
This blog series highlights the study abroad experiences of Justin B. and his advocacy for youth with experience in foster care and people of color, specifically men of color, who are traditionally underrepresented in study abroad programs. Justin is passionate about economic development and empowerment in African American communities. He aims to help other foster youth become aware of their strengths in order to solve the issues that plague their communities. He believes that access and poverty alleviation will result in lowering the number of youth in foster care.
Policy Perspective by Arielle D.
This blog series highlights the experiences of Arielle D. as she learns about how to use her voice and story to advocate for policy change in foster care! Follow Arielle as she shares her experiences testifying before a Michigan House Committee hearing, shadowing lawmakers during Michigan's first Legislative Shadow Day, and as a FosterClub All Star, TNFC Ambassador and the FSM Student Ambassador for 2020!
Inspirational Quick Speak 2019 By Gabriella M.
Inspirational Quick Speak is a blog that focuses on staying positive, motivated and trying to always see the better half in all situations. Most people only see things in black and white, but I love to waddle through the grey. Yes, it does exist! We experience so much in our lifetime, and even more with the youth of today. Young people who have experienced foster care no longer have to feel like no one understands what it’s like. I do. I’ve seen, I’ve heard, it’s happened to me too. This blog is for me to reach the other youth who are like me, and I like them. We’re in this…
Self Care After Foster Care by Rachel S.: Assessment and Building and Action Plan
Finding ways to take care of yourself amidst the demands and stress of college is very important to success! Rachel S. knows what this is all about...and is not afraid to break it down to you in a honest and real way! Check out the final installment of Rachel's three part blog series on Self Care After Foster Care!
Self Care After Foster Care by Rachel S.: What does it look like?
Finding ways to take care of yourself amidst the demands and stress of college is very important to success! Rachel S. knows what this is all about...and is not afraid to break it down to you in a honest and real way! Check out Part TWO of Rachel's three part blog series on Self Care After Foster Care!
Self Care After Foster Care by Rachel S: An Introduction
Finding ways to take care of yourself amidst the demands and stress of college is very important to success. Rachel S. knows what this is all about....and she's not afraid to break it down to you in a honest and real way! Check out Part One of Rachel's three part blog series on Self Care After Foster Care!