by Selfless Love Foundation | Oct 19, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Independent Living
SLF Blog My Soul Hermanas ← Blog Home Date: | by Selfless Love Foundation ⟡ Maria K. Stafford Springs, CT I was 11 months old when I entered the foster care system, where I would reside for more than a decade of my life. During my time in foster care, my body stored...
by Selfless Love Foundation | Oct 18, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Independent Living
SLF Blog The Power of Support ← Blog Home Date: | by Selfless Love Foundation ⟡ Martisha W. Haslett, Michigan My journey to get where I am now was difficult as a former foster youth. I have faced many obstacles that, at the time, seemed impossible to overcome. In my...
by Selfless Love Foundation | Oct 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Independent Living
SLF Blog Emotionally Mature Adults Bring Healing ← Blog Home Date: | by Selfless Love Foundation ⟡ Ellena J. Seattle Washington As an alumnus of the foster care system and now an elementary school teacher, I feel deeply honored when I am the chosen adult for my...
by Selfless Love Foundation | Oct 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Independent Living
SLF Blog Flowers For My 18th Birthday ← Blog Home Date: | by Selfless Love Foundation ⟡ Dina S. Jacksonville, FL I met my mentor when I was 17 years old. At the time, I didn’t realize how vital our relationship would be for my growth. I knew adoption was not the right...
by Selfless Love Foundation | Oct 15, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Independent Living
SLF Blog Dear World ← Blog Home Date: | by Selfless Love Foundation ⟡ Precious F. Plymouth, Michigan Dear World, Not every youth in foster care gets adopted, and while it is a beautiful experience to have adults commit to you, it often comes with conditions. As a...
