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The Chronicle of Social Change
‘Incorrigible’ No More: In Rare Memorial Service, Graveside Tribute Paid to New York’s Formerly Incarcerated Girls
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Helping Homeless Mothers One Baby Shower at a Time
Sabrina Anderson is a native New Yorker who spent time in foster care from ages 12-17. Her advocacy efforts grew as she did, taking a look around her and realizing the immense need for change. Anderson is a public speaker, founder of a community initiative, creative, and an advocate above all.
Federal Government Releases Latest Funds for Tribal Home-visiting Programs
Nancy Marie Spears works nationally covering Indigenous children and families with a focus on the Indian Child Welfare Act. She is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
‘A Screaming Silence’: Sexually Abused Boys in Minnesota Have High Needs, But Little Attention Paid
Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from North Central College.
Tackling the Barriers to a Foster Youth’s Academic Success
Kristina Hanson was adopted from Russia at the age of 8 and lived with her adoptive family until she turned 15. Her childhood with her adoptive parents was challenging, compounded by mental health issues that led to a suicide attempt. Subsequently, Hanson was admitted to an inpatient treatment facility where she stayed until she was 17. Despite working on herself during this time, the relationship with Hanson's parents remained strained, prompting her transition into foster care. During her senior year of high school, Hanson attended a new school and then transitioned into college a year and a half later while remaining in long-term foster care to access available benefits. Fast forward to today, Hanson has been living independently in the Twin Cities for over six years. For the past three years, Hanson has worked as a private chef, a role that brings joy. Currently, Hanson is back in school with about three semesters left before completing her bachelor's degree in marketing. While finalizing the details, Hanson's goal is to leverage her degree to gain industry experience and eventually launch her own company after graduation.
Staying on the Educational Path Despite the Odds
Vivian Dudley is 25 years old and, like every other foster, has grit as her middle name. She's an active member of her church and active in her community, and is very passionate about standing up for those that cannot advocate for themselves. She continues to knock down statistical barriers that other people assume about her or about how her story began. She loves going to school for a future career as a social worker. Dudley continues to push through barriers and obtain life goals, such as buying her first home in the spring. She continues to be the evidence that any foster can do whatever they put their minds to no matter what we're the odds against them, and believes that the sky is the limit for every foster youth, including herself.
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Launched in 2013, The Chronicle of Social Change is an independent, nonpartisan daily news publication dedicated to covering the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health and educational issues faced by vulnerable children and families.
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