What Youth Say about DCF/Foster Care

11/15/16

PPAL & Youth MOVE Massachusetts

The Parent/Professional Advocacy League (PPAL) is a statewide family organization dedicated to improving the mental health and well being of children, youth and families through education, advocacy and partnership.

We the members of Youth M.O.V.E. National will work as a diverse collective to unite the voices and causes of youth while raising awareness around youth issues. We will advocate for youth rights and voice in mental health and the other systems that serve them, for the purpose of empowering youth to be equal partners in the process of change.

Please share your:

Name

Gender Pronouns

Any lived experience you’re comfortable sharing

Introducing the Panel

What is helpful in DCF/Foster Care?

Question 1:

What is harmful in DCF/Foster Care?

Question 2:

What quality is most important in an IEP/Special Education advocate?

Question 3:

What are some difficulties you face when getting a school to follow an IEP?

Question 4:

What is your best advice for someone who is working in DCF/Foster Care?

Question 5:

What is your best advice for a special education/IEP advocate?

Question 6:

Why is it important to see both sides of foster care (the child and the DCF worker)?

Question 7:

What is one thing you want people to know about foster care?

Question 8:

Questions/Comments for the Panelists: