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Foster Children
Fostered (or "looked-after") children as usually wards of their state or country who have been removed from the care of their biological parents. This can be a short-term temporary removal (e.g. respite care), or a longer permanent solution. It is intended to be focused on the needs of the child. Some foster children return to their biological parents, others are adopted, and many more remain within their state/country's care system.
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My wings were clipped, but they grew back. However, they have been clipped again, and the process will continue until I free myself from my past.
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― Pinwheels and Dandelions
― Pinwheels and Dandelions
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I didn't want to be treated like charity. I wanted to be invested in. If we want to see our foster youth empowered, we must grant them responsibility. I want vulnerable youth to have what they need for today, but more than that, I want vulnerable youth to obtain the skills they need for their families tomorrow.
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― Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care
― Fostered: One Woman’s Powerful Story of Finding Faith and Family through Foster Care
