Jill's Story: Week 4

Saturday May 23rd

My case worker called today. She told me she might have another foster home for me tomorrow, if they don’t say yes, I have to go to the shelter until we can find another place.

Sunday May 24th

Some worker I didn’t know came to get me and didn’t tell me where I was going. I packed a trash bag and got in the car. I still don’t have all my clothes from the last foster home, I wonder if they’ll be able to find me. The worker dropped me off at the shelter, but its ok, I’ve been to this one before.

Monday May 25th

I hung out at the shelter all day with an old roommate from a group home. I hadn’t seen her in years.

Tuesday May 26th

The shelter is so boring. I called my case worker and she said to just sit tight and she’s working on some things. I hope I get to go stay at a house; I really do hate the shelter.

Wednesday May 27th

My case worker came to get me today; she found a new foster home. She took me to a home with a mom and a dad and two foster brothers. I haven’t lived with a foster dad in a long time. He seemed nice, but I hope he’s not mean to me.

Thursday May 28th

We went out to dinner for my foster aunt’s birthday. It’s so weird meeting all those people. They were all nice to me. They celebrate birthdays really fun. I’ve never had a birthday like that, I wonder if they will remember my birthday.

Friday May 29th

My foster mom stays home from work. She let me help her make cookies; I even got to use the mixer. They said that Friday’s are family night and we are going to stay in and watch movies. I might like it here, I hope they keep me.

How Can YOU Help Foster Children?

• Share what you've learned. Children are in foster care through no fault of their own and are faced with many challenges because of their unique situations. Very few adults would reach their full potential under these circumstances…and these are kids!

• Help find permanent homes for children in foster care who are available for adoption. Consider adopting or providing quality foster care yourself and/or support others who do so.

• Serve on the Foster Care Review Board. Help review the children's cases and advocate for their care.

You can make a difference in children's lives! Please contact Brenna or Lisa at (402) 556-2367 to talk about how you would like to help.

Meet Stephaney

Stephaney, 14, is a sweet, charming girl who loves shopping, jewelry and playing with make-up. She enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends. She is energetic and likes to stay active playing sports, including her favorites, swimming, volleyball and basketball. She also enjoys baking in her free time; however, her favorite foods are macaroni, cereal and oatmeal.

Stephaney says one of her favorite things about school is learning. She does struggle a bit with Math and English. Her favorite subjects are Science and History. When Stephaney grows up, she would like to become a pediatric nurse.

Stephaney describes herself as pretty and kind. She wants a family that "doesn't hit kids" or is "mean." Like most teenagers, she'd also like a family that allows her to have some personal space and freedom.

Stephaney would do best in a home that could provide consistency, structure, supervision and appropriate modeling regarding building healthy relationships. She has contact with her siblings and maternal grandparents. It will be important that these relationships continue to grow and remain a part of Stephaney's life.

To learn more about Stephaney, please call Lisa at (402) 556-2367.