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How it the foster care system begins and ends (diagram)

A diagram from childwelfare.gov on how children end up and get through the system. For additional information select the D link below

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Thank you Ujima Magazine

A few weeks ago Ujima magazine interviewed me about my book The Little book of Words Every Foster Kid Should Know. You can learn more about Ujima Magazine here. Check out my video recorded by my 8yr old son :). Read More
Searching for jelly.

While sitting in a cluttered cold dark back room that I shared with insects, rodents, and a host of other detestable creatures, the growl in my stomach went from a quiet grumble to a loud roar. The purple monkey who had been my imaginary companion for quite a while began to offer all types of suggestions to tame this beast growing inside of my abdomen. The purple monkey who for the time being will remain nameless was pissed at what he called my “weak…

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Do Something.

"There is an expiry date on blaming your parents for steering you in the wrong direction; the moment you are old enough to take the wheel, responsibility lies with you."- J.K. Rowling
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