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Voices of Youth: Narratives
These narratives, written by youth formerly in foster care, focus on the meaning of home, family, and adoption; the impact of unconditional love and consistency; and what teens in foster care need in order to trust and feel comfortable in supportive relationships.
Being Loved Has Taught Me How to Love
AdoptUSKids
"Finding Home"
Presley Chandler
The Imprint
"For This Former Foster Youth, Home Is a State of Mind"
Mckayla Shelton
The Imprint
"Languishing in Residential Care Made Me Worse. Unconditional Love Helped Get Me Better"
Whitney Gilliard
The Imprint
A Long Journey to a Great Destination
AdoptUSKids
"The Recipe for Home"
Jay Bass
The Imprint
Staying for Good
AdoptUSKids
"There’s No Place Like…"
Angelique Russell
The Imprint