Talk Back: where your voice is heard!
Each week, we post a new question at fyi3.com. It's your chance to speak out on issues effecting youth in foster care.
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Who you hang out with influences what type of person you are and what type of person you will become. Your friends can say a lot about who you are because your friends have a big influence on what you do and what you don’t do. If your friends exhibit good behaviors and make positive choices there is a good chance that you will participate in those good behaviors and if your friends exhibit at-risk behaviors and make poor choices there is a good chance that you might participate in those negative behaviors as well. What type of influence do your friends have on you? posted: 07/28/2008
Bio-family relationships can be difficult.
We may love them, we may hate them, or we may be somewhere in the middle. We might want to go home, but deep down we know we can't because it is unsafe. Or maybe we avoid contact altogether, deciding that a relationship wasn’t possible.We feel loyal to them because they are family, but at the same time doubt them because of past and continued circumstances that keep us in care. These feelings are normal but cause confusion because we are often left in the middle of a chaotic situation that has no direct right or wrong answers.
Do you find the above statement to be true? posted: 04/29/2008
Is your contact information with FosterClub up to date?
FosterClub sends out important information to you on a regular basis in it's e-newsletter. You could be missing out on valuable information if your email address is not correct. posted: 02/10/2008
Do you have a New Year's Resolution posted: 01/01/2008
Did you ever have to enter "respite" or temporary care during the holidays (because your family had other plans, etc.) posted: 11/13/2007
Everyone in foster care has a permanency plan. You fit into just one of the categories below. Do you know what yours is? If you are unsure just pick the last option.
posted: 09/25/2007
September 9th is Grandparent's Day. What is your relationship like with your grandparents? posted: 08/28/2007
What can caseworkers do to help youth become more involved in their foster care plan? posted: 06/08/2007
What has been a typical Birthday like for you while in foster care? posted: 03/06/2007
Since your placement into foster care, have you had a family portrait taken with your bio-family? posted: 01/22/2007
How did your case initially get reported to Child Protective Services? This report eventually led to your placement into foster care. posted: 12/05/2006
Do you know about a good book that talks about foster care or kids who have experienced foster care? We’re making a list, and we want your input! After you vote on our poll question, please tell us the name of the book and a little about it by clicking on the "Got more to say?"link below. I have read a book which would be great for: posted: 11/02/2006
Do you think it would be a good idea to live in a neighborhood where all the kids are in foster care? A sort of "children’s village" that allowed youth stay connected with their siblings? posted: 08/28/2006
How do you think your bio-parents feel about you being in foster care? posted: 05/26/2006
If given a choice, would you live back with your bio family starting tomorrow?
posted: 04/05/2006
Where will you start to live the day you officially leave foster care? posted: 02/02/2006
What do you think is the best way people in your community can get involved to improve life for kids in foster care? posted: 01/05/2006
Sometimes youth are placed with a foster family that is of a different race. Is it ok for a youth to live with a foster family that is of a different race? posted: 10/19/2005
How could a foster youth benefit from having a peer mentor -- someone a bit
older who is also in foster care?
posted: 09/07/2005
What is the most important right for youth in foster care? posted: 07/05/2005
Is there a certain activity that you like to do to release aggression or pent up anger? posted: 03/15/2005
Is peer support important? How do you receive peer support (from other
kids) while you are in foster care? posted: 01/10/2005
Why do holidays seem to be so hard for kids in foster care? posted: 12/14/2004
Is permanency important for youth in foster care? posted: 11/11/2004
Who is best at helping you reach your goals in school? posted: 09/30/2004
Have you been told about money, scholarships or other help you can receive from your state to go to college or trade school? posted: 09/02/2004
Which best describes how you felt on your first day in foster care? posted: 07/15/2004
Why is the rate of teenage pregnancy so high for youth in foster care? posted: 05/28/2004
Would you be interested in having a mentor? posted: 05/04/2004
Do you play sports, do drama, have a job, or participate in another after-school activity? How do you think these activities benefit you, and how could they benefit other youth in foster care? posted: 04/23/2004
How long does it usually take for your caseworker to call you back? posted: 03/10/2004
If you had a friend who was being abused or neglected by their parents, what would you do? posted: 02/23/2004
How should your caseworker stay in better touch? posted: 02/11/2004
Do you feel your caseworker keeps you informed about your foster care case? posted: 01/27/2004
Do you play sports, do drama, have a job, or participate in another after-school activity? How do you think these activities benefit you, and how could they benefit other youth in foster care? posted: 01/15/2004
What grade would you give your foster parents? posted: 12/30/2003
What is the strangest thing about your foster family? posted: 12/18/2003
Are you treated differently at school because you're in foster care? posted: 12/03/2003
What's your fave way to hear stories written by other foster youth? posted: 11/19/2003
How much do you know about your rights in foster care? posted: 10/20/2003
What do you think about the FosterClub Avatars? posted: 10/15/2003
Tell us how you like the new makeover of FosterClub.com! posted: 08/26/2003
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