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Comment on Great Information from Website of Child Welfare League of America: Quick Facts About Foster Care by Sheila Park-House

Sheila Park-House — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:03:49 +0000

Foster Care System sucks…big time

Comment on March 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Jimmy Wayne by Susan Court

Susan Court — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:33:18 +0000

I met Jimmy Wayne last December in Charlotte while there on a girls weekend away. I’m truly amazed at what he gives back to the young children in foster care, and that he still remembers how hard life can be.
I have been a foster parent to many children over the past ten years and currently in the process of adopting four of them now. It is a system unless you are involved in that can be very tied up with lots of ups and downs. But I do know that without a voice to speak up on the behalf of children aging out of the system, many end up homeless and not knowing where to turn for help. I also work with these young people, who have been left behind to try and organize supports and funding for those who are unable to live or care for themselves. I only wish that we here in Canada had someone like Jimmy Wayne to do what he is doing for the young people in care. It is an honor to have met you Jimmy Wayne and i wish you all the best that life has to offer you, you truly deserve it.

Comment on March 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Jimmy Wayne by pat hodges

pat hodges — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:19:34 +0000

I currently have one teenage foster boy and not too long ago I had his brother too. He became too difficult for me and he moved in with his Aunt for a short time before moving in with his girlfriend and her mom. Although they are my grandchildren, the road is rough for all of us. They have come from a very disfunctional situation with drugs and alcohol and are loaded up with alot of baggage. I’m hoping I can help transition this boy to move out and be on his own in due time but until then I’m sometimes hanging on with short fingernails. It’s hard but very rewarding. I’m proud of Jimmy and how far he has come in his life. He’s a rare gem.

Comment on March 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Jimmy Wayne by Laura Lynn

Laura Lynn — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:17:10 +0000

Yes, thank you so much for bringing attention to Jimmy Wayne, someone who so greatly deserves it!!! The more awareness brought out about the causes he supports, the better. The only mistake I noticed was in the very first paragraph where it stated that he had an abusive father. It was actually his step-father. He never really knew his real father growing up but has now gradually begun to build somewhat of a relationship with him over the last few years. Anyhow, like Sharon said in her comment, “Jimmy is the realdeal”. And he has a genuine care and concern for humanity especially the children. That is one of the things that makes him such a wonderful human being. The fact that he is extremely talented and rather handsome is just the icing on he cake!!

Comment on March 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Jimmy Wayne by Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:14:05 +0000

Oh this is wonderful! I’m so happy for him! My birthday is this month,so I’m taking this as a little treat that made me smile this year! Thank you for giving Jimmy this honor,he so deserves it. He is such an inspiration. I knew him first as a cute country star,and as took more interest in him after meeting him last October.I found it proud and inspiring that I really wanted to be a social worker,helping kids and decided specializing in getting kids out of an orphanage and into good homes would be where I’d feel I could do my best,.The fact that he was once a foster child and is advocating for them as they age out of the foster care system is amazing.I’m proud to know of him and what he’s doing,and I help spread the word in my area.Congrats Jimmy!

Comment on March 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Jimmy Wayne by Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:57:13 +0000

Thank you very much for taking time to comment and share your insights with us! It is remarkable what he is doing, especially because he doesn’t have to and it is pretty awesome when people continue to stay true to who they are, even after levels of success. A great role model!

Comment on March 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Jimmy Wayne by Sharon Lucasi

Sharon Lucasi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:43:03 +0000

I would like to Thank You so much for these Articles on Jimmy Waynes Life and being March, 2 The Face of Foster Care Graduate! I’ve been a Fan of Jimmy Waynes ever since I heard his first song, “Stay Gone”! As I have followed him over the years he has shared so much of his Life that he had endured growing up! To this Day he is still sharing that with us by keeping us updated constantly by Twitter or Ustreaming and we have got to experience this first hand with him because of this! He has no problem telling us and showing us all of what he is going thru! This has been a very tough Project for him Emotionally & Physcially but he is determined to keep going! We as Fans have Supported him from Day 1 and will continue to do so until the End! Jimmy is the Real Deal! He is so down to earth and will do anything to help these Foster Children! Thank You for sharing this with everybody!

Comment on Foster Care’s Silent Warrior Campaign – Letter to Oprah by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:25:28 +0000

Much appreciated, Thank you Thomas!

Comment on Foster Care’s Silent Warrior Campaign – Letter to Oprah by Thomas Leon Watson

Thomas Leon Watson — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 23:04:51 +0000

Jennifer, thanks for sending this e-mail to Oprah’s producers, I will do the same..

Thomas Watson

Comment on July Face of a Foster Care Graduate Feature-Thomas Leon Watson by Charles Bush

Charles Bush — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:30:21 +0000

This is an amazing story of someone who I have befriended for 11 years, but never really “knew” him. Thomas is “truly a walking testimony” of how God is real and full of grace and blessings….

Comment on February 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Maddy Magdalene by Thomas Leon Watson

Thomas Leon Watson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:42:32 +0000

Hello Maddy,
My name is Thomas. I’m the July graduate. Thank you for sharing your life and being real. I could relate to a lot of what you said. Sometimes as adults we think that nobody can relate to us, but through your message I am inspired. Maddy, make sure you take advantage of the OFA’s scholarship because today I’m 40 yrs old and though I’m happy and have overcome alot , I wish I had an opportunity like OFA when I was younger. I would like to connect with you my e-mail is t_watson2@hotmail.com. Keep writing and doing your photography. I look forward to hearing from you through e-mail.

Thomas & Juliana Watson

Comment on February 2010 Face of a Foster Care Graduate – Maddy Magdalene by Tina Mary Scholarships

Tina Mary Scholarships — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:07:23 +0000

Maddy, you’ve got two more years (about) to apply for OFA’s scholarship. If you decide to go back to school look us up – http://www.orphan.org. The application is online annually from January 1 to March 31. )

Comment on July Face of a Foster Care Graduate Feature-Thomas Leon Watson by Steve

Steve — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:28:13 +0000

Your story is inspirational and does give me hope. I see that in the end, God prevails, and good triumps over evil. Also, that God is there for us, even in our worst moments. Thanks for living your experience and for doing so in God’s love. I appreciate you and see that you are a healed, happy, whole and healthy man. Thanks for reaching out to me in this season of my life.

Comment on Foster Care Statistics Poll Commissioned by CASA 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

Comment on Great Information from Website of Child Welfare League of America: Quick Facts About Foster Care by Beverly Tran

Beverly Tran — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:34:08 +0000

Due to the simple fact that there is no acknowledgment of or a posted range of error, I find all these data to be suspect.

Perhaps, one would ask why, and they should. U.S. DHHS OIG along with U.S. DOJ, including multiple state reports, have documented false reporting, false claims, and serious improper activities on the legitimacy of placing and maintaining a child in foster care and adoption, by identifying “revenue-maximizing schemes”.

Just look at Pennsylvania’s “Cash for Kids” scandal; the data was never corrected.

As long as poverty is classified as abuse and neglect, the data will always be bogus.

Beverly Tran
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