Represent: true stories by teens in foster care

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Moving Forward On My Own

I accepted my mixed feelings toward my abusive father.

by Arna Asad

When I was 6, my father took my two brothers and me to New York’s famous Far Rockaway beach. Humongous waves slammed on us, and we were fascinated by our first experience on American sand. I didn’t know how to swim, so I clung to the safety that the shallow water provided.

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Foster Care Resources

The Fostering Connection
- free psychotherapy for youth in care

City Living NY
- support for youth aging out of care

Fair Futures
- Youth led advocacy that provide tutors / life coaches

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