I have been so inspired over the last month by FSM staff, students, and network partners who have shared their #MakeYourMarkFSM photos on social media! (It’s not too late to post your photos! More info available in this blog entry) It is so exciting and uplifting to see the passion so many of you have for working with young people who have experienced time in foster care. Lori Johnson, one of FSM’s Student Advisory Board members, is one of those people that inspires me because of how she puts her passion into action. I am honored to feature Lori on Brittany’s Blog. Welcome,…
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
I would like to welcome a brilliant colleague of mine, Tamara Toutant, as a guest writer for Brittany's Blog. I have had the privilege of working with Tamara for almost two years and have witnessed her passion and professionalism first hand. As a key player in FSM's Student Advisory Board, Tamara is "making her mark" by contributing her skills and energy to the SAB team. I am confident her words will inspire and excite you. Welcome, Tamara!
#MakeYourMarkFSM: How are you making your mark on the lives of young people who have experienced time in foster care?
"It's not always a quick (or smooth) transition from one end of the "hope spectrum" to the other. Similarly, it's not a simple jump from thinking "I have no idea how I'm going to get through this" to life being smooth sailing."
"Navigating both the professional and academic portions of the child welfare system as someone who was in foster care has been interesting, frustrating, exhausting, and yet extremely rewarding."
"Regardless of how much support we're given as undergrad students, we will still fail to succeed if ill-equipped to pusue career or higher education after graduating from undergrad."
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
"You were born when you emerged from the dirt, your roots securing you to the ground."
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
Each month, Fostering Success Michigan features a Student Spotlight that celebrates the accomplishments and achievements of students with experience in foster care who are in one of 12 higher education support programs in Michigan. Do you know a student to spotlight? We would love to hear from you!
"You can read about a place or person, or see a picture, or read their case file, but that doesn't do life -- or them, or you -- justice."
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