TTIE (pronounced tie) is an intersectional consortium of TV writers committed to increasing inclusion & equity and improving work conditions for all TV writers.
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ALT A multicolored graphic with text that reads: Writing About Foster Care & Adoption. Why Authencity Matters: Hollywood frequently depicts experiences of foster care/adoption as inherently negative, perpetuating stereotypes of problematic youth and "bad" birth parents. It's important that onscreen adoption stories don't overlook the primary goal of foster care — reunification with the family of origin. With countless children and families served by the U.S. foster care and adoption systems, it's imperative to tell their stories accurately and mindfully.
ALT A multicolored graphic with text that reads: Writing About Foster Care & Adoption. Fact: While approximately 1 in 3 youth in foster care are LGBTQIA+, private and religious foster organizations can legally discriminate against LGBTQIA+ foster parents in 26 states.
ALT A multicolored graphic with text that reads: Writing About Foster Care & Adoption. Fact: In the U.S., 50% of all Black and Native American children experience a Child Protective Services investigation in the first 18 years of their lives, compared to less than a quarter of white children.
ALT A multicolored graphic with text that reads: Writing About Foster Care & Adoption. For More: Find stats and tips for authentic storytelling at: writeinclusion.org/factsheets
ALT A multicolored text graphic that reads "Writing About Older Adults. Stories We Want To See More Of: Reframed Aging & Beyond: Driving their own nuanced stories specific to work, class, culture, etc., and applying their vast experiences to life’s challenges. Storylines/dialogue about more than “getting older.” Physically/mentally evolving, engaged in normal life experiences (e.g., socializing, working, playing sports)." The TTIE logo and its social media handle @writeinclusion can be found at the bottom.
ALT A multicolored text graphic that reads "Writing About Older Adults. Stories We Want To See More Of: Sexually Active: Dating, in relationships, and having sex, especially women and non-binary characters. Show storylines and intimate scenes as nuanced and explicit as for younger characters, reframing bodies and desirability from older adults’ POVs." The TTIE logo and its social media handle @writeinclusion can be found at the bottom.
ALT A multicolored text graphic that reads "Writing About Older Adults. Stories We Want To See More Of: Varied Experiences: Characters across a range of identities (e.g., ethnicities, races, genders). Explore specific risks and impact on how people age and are treated in regards to healthcare, jobs, and social services (e.g., African Americans and Native Americans face race-related stressors)." The TTIE logo and its social media handle @writeinclusion can be found at the bottom.
ALT A multicolored text graphic that reads "Writing About Older Adults. For More: Varied Experiences: Find stats and tips for authentic storytelling at: writeinclusion.org/factsheets." The TTIE logo and its social media handle @writeinclusion can be found at the bottom.
ALT A photo graphic of a set with a red background. There is white text that reads, "TTIE's 5th Annual Behind the Scenes Survey is now LIVE! writeinclusion.org" The multicolored TTIE logo is found on the bottom.
