http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:02:04 -0700 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:50:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Interview-with-former-foster-child-and-author-Jessica-Angelique-Pt-2?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner As promised, this is the continuation of my interview with former foster child and author, Jessica Angelique.  If you did not get the chance to read the first half of the interview, you can do so by clicking here. • I noticed that you are ... Foster Children Interviews Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:50:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Interview-with-former-foster-child-and-author-Jessica-Angelique-Pt-2?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Interview-with-former-foster-child-and-author-Jessica-Angelique?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Author, Jessica Angelique - "The Road To Me"Right now in San Diego, I am in communication with former foster child and author, Jessica Angelique.  She has taken the time out of her busy schedule to enlighten and share with us her views... Foster Children Interviews Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:47:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Interview-with-former-foster-child-and-author-Jessica-Angelique?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d12-AfricanAmerican-children-in-the-foster-care-system-Pt-I?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner   The components that systematically addresses culture and ethnicity are: •    Placing adolescents in foster families whose ethnicity is the same as that of the young person •    Mobilizing resources of t... Foster Children Foster Parents Social Workers Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:09:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d12-AfricanAmerican-children-in-the-foster-care-system-Pt-I?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d11-AfricanAmerican-children-in-the-foster-care-system-Inroduction?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner  As I began preparing for the upcoming articles to write, many topics came to mind that should be addressed and I wanted to present you, the reader with the best topics and information that I could come up with.  As I sat down in front of m... Foster Children Children and self-esteem Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:58:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d11-AfricanAmerican-children-in-the-foster-care-system-Inroduction?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d9-AfricanAmerican-children-in-the-foster-care-system?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner In San Diego, Dahveed’s Voice and Vision is bringing awareness to foster children, children of color, and all children that will become our future.  Dahveed’s Voice and Vision recognized that the lack of focus on foster children and ... Foster Children Children and self-esteem Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:46:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m10d9-AfricanAmerican-children-in-the-foster-care-system?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Thinking-about-becoming-a-foster-parent?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner In San Diego, if you are thinking about becoming a foster parent, you must understand that it takes a lot of planning and that there are several rules and regulations that one must abide by. You must also realize that there are some good points as we... Foster Children Foster Parents Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:31:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Thinking-about-becoming-a-foster-parent?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Our-promise-to-our-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner In San Diego County, somewhere close to 300 youth will turn 18 and will no longer be part of the foster care system within each calendar year, according to Promises2Kids. About half of those children will be homeless during their first two years out ... Foster Children Child Abuse Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:16:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Our-promise-to-our-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Are-foster-parents-getting-a-bad-reputation?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner In San Diego and throughout the country, foster parents are getting a bad reputation of neglect and abuse to foster children.  Who is really at fault here?  It is up to the foster family agencies to provide a foster child a healthy environm... Foster Parents Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:10:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Are-foster-parents-getting-a-bad-reputation?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Educating-our-foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner In the Spring of 2006 ABC ran a prime-time special, “A Call to Action: Saving Our Children.”  It is no secret that whenever a foster child changes from one foster home to another, they may also end up changing schools as well.  ... Foster Children Education Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:31:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Educating-our-foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Foster-Parenting-101--How-to-become-a-foster-parent?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner In San Diego, Casey Family Programs are currently recruiting foster parents interested in caring for youth, ages 11–18.  To learn more please contact their family developer at (619) 543-0774, ext. 31218.Are you interested in becoming a fos... Foster Children Foster Parents Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:15:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Foster-Parenting-101--How-to-become-a-foster-parent?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Social-Workers-should-remain-a-constant-voice-for-foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner  When a child has been in foster care for any length of time, each move is more important than the next.  During their transition, foster children will often feel a sense of fear and uncertainty.  The responsibility of the social worke... Foster Children Foster Parents Social Workers Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:29:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d26-Social-Workers-should-remain-a-constant-voice-for-foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Foster-Children-101-Who-are-the-voices-for-foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Dahveed's Voice and VisionIn San Diego, there are a few foster children that feel that they have no voice; that no one speaks for them.  As quiet as it's kept, there are many agencies and organizations that devote all of their time and energy t... Foster Children Foster Parents Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:15:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Foster-Children-101-Who-are-the-voices-for-foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Child-Abuse?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Photography by DahveedWhat is not fully understood by parents that beat their children, some of the physical scars will disappear but the mental scars will linger on.  A lot of parents believe in child discipline; especially when it is done pro... Child Abuse Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:24:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Child-Abuse?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Too-old-to-be-a-foster-child--whats-next-pt-2?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Photography by Jennie AbitoTransitional Independent Living Programs for Older Foster Children is designed to improve preparation for independent living for federally eligible youth in foster care.  But are there enough of these programs and is ... Foster Children Foster Parents Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:20:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Too-old-to-be-a-foster-child--whats-next-pt-2?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Too-old-to-be-a-foster-child----whats-next-pt-1?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Photography by Jennie AbitoEmancipation: When a minor has achieved independence from his or her parents, often by getting married before reaching age 18 or by becoming fully self-supporting.Believe it or not, every foster child, like most children w... Foster Children Foster Parents Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:09:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Too-old-to-be-a-foster-child----whats-next-pt-1?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Through-the-eyes-of-a-foster-child?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Photography by DahveedFree your mind and imagine that you are 2, 5, 10 or 13 years old and you’re playing with your favorite toy, video game or something that you really enjoy.  All of a sudden, there’s a knock on the door. Your par... Foster Children Foster Parents Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:00:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Through-the-eyes-of-a-foster-child?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Photo by Jennie AbitoChildren that have been removed from their biological parentsdue to:• physical abuse• sexual abuse• emotional abuse• child’s behavioral problems• child’s treatment needs• domestic violenc... Foster Children Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:47:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d9-Foster-children?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Building-selfesteem-in-foster-children-pt2?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Dahveed reading and speaking with foster parentsIn part 1 of Building self-esteem in foster children, we discussed:• What is self-esteem?• Why do we need self-esteem?• How do we acquire self-esteem?We will conclude first with discover... Foster Parents Children and self-esteem Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:12:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Building-selfesteem-in-foster-children-pt2?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Building-selfesteem-in-Foster-Children-pt1?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner Providing positive feedback - photo by DahveedHere in San Diego, building self-esteem in foster children is a high priority. In this two part article, we must ask ourselves; how do we build self-esteem in foster children when they enter the foster c... Foster Children Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:08:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15369-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner~y2009m6d28-Building-selfesteem-in-Foster-Children-pt1?cid=exrss-San-Diego-Foster-Families-Examiner