Many times teens in foster care don’t receive consistent support, encouragement, and nurturing. Here are 21 phrases to uplift, inspire, and celebrate teens in foster care. Share some today. You’re important. Trust yourself. Stand strong. It’s great you didn’t give up. You’re making progress. I’m proud of you. I’m inspired by your compassion. Well done. […]
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Today the estimated jackpot for Mega Millions is $92,000,000. The estimated jackpot for Powerball is $112,000,000. I don’t play the lottery so there is no way that can win the lottery but let’s play “what if” anyway. What if YOU won the lottery? How would you give and serve your community if you
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Join Nicki Sanders and The Teen Toolbox at the National Executive Youth Leadership Summit (NEYLS) on May 4, 2013. The NEYLS is held annually on the first Saturday of May in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill. The summit is generously sponsored by various Members of Congress and hosted by Friends of Chonya Johnson, who are
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Packaged For Success™ is a preparation lifestyle – a collection of positive habits and character traits where we are prepared for the great things life has to offer. Our Packaged For Success™ Youth Portfolio Development Program helps foster teens put their best foot forward! During our professional portfolio development seminar, youth discover their strengths, record
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Emancipate; Leave; Go Away From; Depart; Withdraw Age Out = to reach an age, 18 or 21 years, for example, at which one is no longer eligible for certain special services, such as education or protection, from the state. Emancipate = to free from restriction or restraint, especially social or legal restraint
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As I continue to celebrate my April 8th birthday, I want to share 8 things about me you probably didn’t know. I am always thinking. My mind goes nonstop even when I’m on vacation. I’ve always known I would author a book. (Stay tuned) Swamp People is my TV viewing guilty pleasure. I want
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Challenge – a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc. During the month of April I am taking part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge where the goal is to write 30 blog posts in 30 days. In 2012, I only blogged twice a week. At the start of
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How do children and teens end up in foster care? One clear answer does not exist. There are different reasons that a child or teen may enter the foster care system – family illness, death, incarceration, abandonment, abuse, neglect, unmet mental health needs, substance abuse, and most notably abuse and neglect. Why does child abuse
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Any concerned citizen who suspects that a child is being harmed can (and should) report their suspicions to their local child protective services agency or police department. Childhelp® National Child Abuse Hotline (1.800.4.A.CHILD oor 1.800.422.4453) is another resource. Please remember that these are warning signs (from Administration for Children and Families) and discovering one
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There are many titles that fit me, including Youth Advocate, Foster Care Advocate, and Mother. I love humanity. I have a special place in my heart for all people but I believe strongly that children and teenagers deserve special care, consideration, and concern. In a nutshell, that is why I do what do. Today
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