US: Finding Self-Identity in Foster Care (Opinion)
Imprint – November 03, 2021
I am a former foster youth and identify as Black and Latinx. The foster care system failed at preparing this biracial kid for the world-a need that is overshadowed and ignored. Unfortunately for me, diversity and self-love weren’t something I learned about until later years in high school and college – a little too late. Diversity should be addressed for younger foster youth, as well as foster parents. All foster youth are not the same. Each foster youth has their own unique identity, and if the foster care system provides resources to acknowledge that, foster youth will have a greater ability to succeed.
https://imprintnews.org/youth-voice/finding-self-identity-in-foster-care/60099