Comments on: Foster Care Statistics Poll Commissioned by CASA

By: Brandi Wiggington

Brandi Wiggington — Mon, 23 May 2011 16:03:10 +0000

At this time I am doing my research to start a program for youth “aged out” of foster care. Unfortunately, I keep hitting road blocks. If anyone could point me in the right direction, it would be greatly appreciated!

The program is based on a 2yr lifestyle plan. The “plan” will house 30-40 “aged out” youth @ a time (without dependents as resources @ this time do not allow). While teaching life skills such as social skills, work training & ethic, & setting up savings plans upon “exiting” the program. Upon” exit”, many will be placed in rehabed foreclosed homes & rented for cost, with option to purchase. We will also provide emotional support, resources, & continue to develop additional services to promote as close to healthy “norm” lives for the future.

Any ideas or additional information, would be helpful. Thank you
Brandi Wiggington

By: Jacquelyn aluotto

Jacquelyn aluotto — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:35:33 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I produce documentaries on Social Issue in America. My film that I am editing at this moment is about children being abused through the foster care system. It is a broken system and people really need to be educated about this. I pray for every child in foster care because the system does not understand what is like to be a child in foster care. A lot of the times we are perpetuating a cycle instead of breaking a cycle.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:38:29 +0000

Hello Clemmie,
Thanks so much for sharing your story. I placed your entire story on the site also:) Great job on winning the contest too:) Congrats!

By: Clemmie Tony Brazil

Clemmie Tony Brazil — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:08:30 +0000

I would just like to share my story and how I was able to succeed when the odds was against me.

http://ctbrazil.blogspot.com/

By: brianna baucm

brianna baucm — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:34:10 +0000

Thank you so much Jennifer and I will keep in touch

By: sonisha robinson

sonisha robinson — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:27:23 +0000

i feel that being a foster child myself, that children are not being taken care as good as they should. The government has little if any regulations on being a foster parent. there are few background checks and visits to the home

By: C.J. MacKechnie

C.J. MacKechnie — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:20:46 +0000

good website.