My interest lies within the foster care systems and the way in which LGBTQ youth are treated, housed and supported. My first step was a GOOGLE search that was tri-fold. First, I searched LGBTQ teens. Secondly, I searched Foster Care System. Third and last, I searched: Treatment of LGBTQ teens in the Foster Care System. The first two searches were quite broad based. The third search was far more accurate and precise in the areas I was interested in.
While choosing to use a CRAAP worksheet I further researched, again using GOOGLE, the connections that I knew were trustworthy (hoping I could rely on the governmental information). Searching both ca.gov sites and adoption.org sites, I was further led to an even more focused area of information. The topics that seemed to come up as more focused areas concerned: family rejection of LGBTQ teens, non-discrimination laws within the foster care system and organizations that house and support these teens.
Though still quite broad based, I am continuing to focus and refocus on this area as I write and rewrite my research question. Mother Jones (a political venue), captured my attention with some great articles that I have chosen to read and follow. Perhaps this is where my 'real question' will evolve.
I have found this assignment to be quite a challenge, while at the same time, fun. I look forward to the additional information and sources I shall connect to and the continuous learning I am open to.
Due to the passion I have for this area of a teen's life, I have requested a 'work study' opportunity that has been accepted. I will begin the process of working with CASA and in part they state:
Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.
I am excited to share this opportunity with those of you who have showed interest in this area and population of life.
While choosing to use a CRAAP worksheet I further researched, again using GOOGLE, the connections that I knew were trustworthy (hoping I could rely on the governmental information). Searching both ca.gov sites and adoption.org sites, I was further led to an even more focused area of information. The topics that seemed to come up as more focused areas concerned: family rejection of LGBTQ teens, non-discrimination laws within the foster care system and organizations that house and support these teens.
Though still quite broad based, I am continuing to focus and refocus on this area as I write and rewrite my research question. Mother Jones (a political venue), captured my attention with some great articles that I have chosen to read and follow. Perhaps this is where my 'real question' will evolve.
I have found this assignment to be quite a challenge, while at the same time, fun. I look forward to the additional information and sources I shall connect to and the continuous learning I am open to.
Due to the passion I have for this area of a teen's life, I have requested a 'work study' opportunity that has been accepted. I will begin the process of working with CASA and in part they state:
Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well.
I am excited to share this opportunity with those of you who have showed interest in this area and population of life.
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