Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Learning more about Mobility Mapping, thanks to the Dave Thomas Foundation

›
The Dave Thomas Foundation's adoption model is based on making sure that youth come first when it comes to adoption decisions. They firm...
Saturday, February 13, 2016

If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it

›
Reasons why being a mandatory reporter of abuse matters: 1. Mandatory reporting matters for kids who are victims. If no one cares enou...
Friday, January 29, 2016

Tough Love, Gentle Love... and Speaking the Truth in Love

›
Some people are all about "tough love" - but I tend to lean towards gentle love.  I remember what it was like to experience abu...
Wednesday, December 09, 2015

#ACTION

›
Friday, July 24, 2015

Housing continues to the biggest unmet need for young people "aging out" of foster care

›
Saturday, June 27, 2015

Mapping out our mission and our boundaries

›
Whenever foster care youth, alumni and allies come together and make a difference -- that is altogether GREAT with me. I truly believe tha...
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Needing something so badly you don't know how to get it

›
How do I make healthy connections?  What does it look like when relationships slowly build over time?  As foster care youth, we often...
Monday, August 11, 2014

Ohio Child Welfare Challenges

›
Thursday, July 31, 2014

Details matter....

›
Monday, July 28, 2014

2014 Homeless Children and Youth Act

›
Because emancipated foster care youth who couch surf are homeless. Find out more at: http://helphomelesskidsnow.org/ 
Friday, June 13, 2014

Why FCAA Ohio hosts Thanksgivings in Franklin, Cuyahoga and Hamilton Counties

›
Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Becoming Legal Orphans of the System

›
Results from the CFSR regarding: "Of all children in foster care for at least two years, what percent achieve permanency within the fol...
Sunday, April 20, 2014

My thoughts on Easter Sunday 2014

›

Federal Funding for Transitional Housing for Emancipating Foster Youth

›

Chafee and TANF IL to help youth transitioning from foster care to adulthood

›

Title IV-E funds and allowable expenses for teens in foster care

›

Child welfare funding in Ohio

›
Thursday, December 19, 2013

Emerging Adulthood: An Opportunity to Improve Outcomes for Foster Care Alumni

›
Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Transition from Foster Care to Adulthood

›

Transition to Adulthood for A Child With Loving, Supportive Parents

›