Young Adult, Formerly in Foster Care: Having the Right People Ask the Right Questions

Hear Raven's foster care story, the challenges of being separated from her brother, and the value of support.

Publication year: 2017

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Capacity Building Center for States

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Shares Raven’s story about entering foster care, being separated from her brother, the importance of speaking up, and the impact of finding a permanent, caring person that is supportive and willing to help.

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Suggested Citation

Capacity Building Center for States (2017). Young Adult, Formerly in Foster Care: Having the Right People Ask the Right Questions. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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