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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE LIVED IN FOSTER CARE
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Through Second Wind, youth who have graduated from foster care receive training, mentoring and compensation to educate and inspire adults who support children living in foster care.
Second Wind is a leadership mentoring program that meets regularly for youth ages 15-26 who have lived in foster care. With support from adult mentors, youth provide workshops in which they share their unique perspective with social workers, foster and adoptive parents and other child-care professionals. They speak on panels, present at conferences and attend other events in order to advocate for the need for foster and adoptive parents, raise awareness on behalf of those in foster care and educate and inspire the community. The youth also meet to support and mentor one another, share experiences and brainstorm new ways to advocate in the community. |
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INSPIRED
Second Wind takes its name and inspiration from the following stanza of a poem written by a former camper:
SCHEDULING A PRESENTATION
Inspire your own Second Wind by scheduling a workshop or training led by young adults who have lived in foster care. Their insightful stories and knowledge bring a valuable perspective that may help you better understand the children whose lives you touch. These youth trainers are guided by experienced adult facilitators.
Workshops are 1.5 hours and half-day for the following groups:
Workshops are 1.5 hours and half-day for the following groups:
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