Love does not pay legal fees. Love does not cover therapy, childcare, or lost wages. Love does not prevent burnout, writes April Miller. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

In his final column piece, Timothy Evans writes from his experience as a system survivor/changer about what Black boys need when aging out. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

I had to eventually overcome my fear and other obstacles in my life that I was not prepared for, writes Jamakie Barnett. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

If programs like FYSCI exist to support foster youth students, then funds must be disbursed on time and consistently, writes Jasmine Washburn. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

There are people who need help or shelter, but no one wants to really go out and look for people who really need help, says Quadir Moore.  imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

Overcoming the trauma triangle doesn’t mean I never slip into those roles again. It means I recognize the signs faster, writes Angela Banks. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

In her second column piece, Jessica Castillo writes about how the age range for resources for youth transitioning out can hinder success. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

In this episode of InnerViews, Nesta N. Johnson shares what it means to enter an “It Gets Better” era—when the amazing begins to outweigh the terror. This conversation is honest, reflective, and rooted in lived experience.  🎧 Listen now. safecampaudio.org/episode/th…

I felt that if I could just find someone to love me, I would be happy, and that void would be filled, writes Sky Lea Ross. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

Foster care reform must go beyond short-term safety and focus on long-term stability, writes Jennifer Myers. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

While the system is meant to help, many children experience neglect, instability, and emotional struggles while in care, writes Kayla Allan. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

In his third column piece, Timothy Evans writes about how fatherhood helped him break the cycle of survival to build a legacy of growth. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

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Being “okay” is not always about having everything figured out. Sometimes, it simply means you did not give up today, writes Destiny Jackson. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

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Not knowing how to preserve my rights as a youth and that parental rights existed has negatively impacted my life, writes Lakievia Johnson. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

In her first column piece, Jessica Castillo writes about the prevalence of domestic violence amongst foster youth and how to stop the cycle. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

In his second column piece, Timothy Evans writes about how manhood isn't made through suppression but through healing and guidance. imprintnews.org/youth-voice/…

Join Youth Voices Rising on June 4 for a powerful virtual discussion on family connections for foster youth. Hear lived experts share stories and insights on reunification, kinship care, and family finding. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…