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Now that I’m going into foster care, what’s going to happen? First, you will be assigned to a caseworker. This Agency person, some�mes called a social worker, has the duty to be sure you are well taken care of and will help you find a safe place to live as soon as possible. Start talking with your caseworker right away about the reasons you are going into foster care. It’s a good idea to let your caseworker know your thoughts, like wan�ng to stay in your same neighborhood or school. Together you decide what changes need to be made and set up a plan for making these changes.
“I was only 9 when I entered foster care and I didn’t know what was going on. My sister started to cry but I didn’t. I wanted to be there for my sister during this time, so I didn’t show fear or cry.” FosterClub member “BigB” from Georgia, age 16, in foster care more than 3 years
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“My first day in foster care (a shelter) was a mix of emo�ons for me, but primarily I was sc ared.” Li�le Debbie from Nebraska, age 24
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“I went from a home with no rules to a foster home with very strict rules. No going out till I was 16 was a hard rule for me to deal with, especially when all my friends were going out. Now at almost 23 years old, I look back and am glad I had such strict rules because I find now that it has helped me be more responsible.” FosterClub member, “cowgirl” from Nebraska, age 22, in foster care more than three years
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“I can admit I was mad, confused, relieved. But I love the feeling of being away from all the abuse.” Angell age 14 California in foster care more than 3 years