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When “Higher Level of Care” Isn’t Actually Better
Higher levels of care exist for a reason. Sometimes youth need them. Sometimes safety requires it. I am not here to pretend otherwise. But I am here to tell the truth about what I have seen. Higher level does not alwa…
Mar 14, 20263 min read
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Jahnin Smith
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The Part of Foster Care No One Prepares You For
People think foster care is hard because of one big event. The truth is different. Foster care is hard because it is relentless. It is the daily weight of be…
March 14, 20264 min read
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Why We Chose to Foster Teens (When Everyone Told Us Not To)
When people hear that you foster, they usually ask one question right away. “How old?” When you say “teenagers,” the tone changes. People get quiet. They loo…
March 14, 20264 min read
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