Foster Youth Deserve the Right to Speak for Themselves in Court

Shanice Holmes, Youth Advocate, Youth Fostering Change, The Chronicle of Social Change •

As a youth in foster care, I am used to major decisions about me being made in my absence.

Countless times, I was not made aware of my court dates, where my future would be decided.

But not being able to participate in court can have a far-reaching impact on foster youth like me.

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