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What's
self-advocacy
Webster’s
Dictionary defines advocacy it as arguing or pleading for a cause.
With self-advocacy, the cause is you! You have the power and the
voice to change your own life.
Self-advocacy
is more complicated for foster youth—it’s tough to undo
the messages you’ve received. You might not feel confident
standing up for yourself or asking for what you want or need. But
by taking small steps it is possible to become an advocate for yourself.
What
are some examples of self–advocacy?
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Telling a judge what you want
> Asking a lawyer for help
> Asking your caseworker to do
something for you
> Discussing your goals/plans
with your foster parents
> Telling someone that you are
being abused
> Getting teachers to write you
recommendations for college applications
> Filing a complaint when you
are unfairly treated at work
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