Sunshine Girl On A Rainy Day

This morning's Zoom with Representative Dontavius L. Jarrells was AWESOME. I think we've found our legislative champion to establish...

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  #StigmaBusters Something I didn't expect after the car accident was to experience short-term PTSD. Apparently, it's not uncommon, ...

  In Quest to Meet Needs of Foster Youth, More States Create Independent Ombuds Offices Conn, Megan. The Imprint: Youth and Family News, 7/2...

  Governor DeWine said, of the OHIO YAB's presentation today:  1.) That the youth were articulate and professional 2.) That the points t...

If you know or if you are child or teen who is experiencing abuse... 1. When calling child abuse hotlines, multiple calls from multiple peop...

 

  Opinion: Foster children need a voice and to be heard: Dylan McIntosh Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 13, 2021. Dylan McIntosh lived in 23 di...

 

A common experience that many of us experience as former foster youth is feeling alone. We often feel alone at the very moments in our lives...

 

Reasons why we will continue to advocate for a Youth Ombudsman Office in the state of Ohio...

Lisa Dickson serves as co-facilitator of the Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB) and Communications Chair for Alumni ...

  Link to individual photos . By time we left Pittsburgh, Nathan and I were covered in princess and Pokémon stickers and tattoos, thanks to ...

Link to  Charmion's testimony .

Ma'Khia Bryant death: Former foster-care kids say youth ombudsman in Ohio could make a difference Ken Gordon, The Columbus Dispatch, May...

  Here is a link to testimony shared by Lisa Dickson today  before the Senate Finance Committee regarding:  1. What we are asking for in ter...

"We want this office to be implemented correctly. Not just to say we did something. We want it to be structurally sound where it can ac...

It was vitally important that Nikki, Deanna and Juliana testified earlier this week and that Jermaine and Kim testified today, and it will b...

Foster Youth Seek Independent Ombuds Program   Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Witnesses told a Senate panel Tuesday that they want a proposed foster ...