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@bayareafoster
Do you know any tumblrers that are also CASA volunteers?
Whaddaya think I am, kid—the yellow pages?
Just kidding. @cowboykiller used to be a CASA. @@bayareafosterstill is. I think @runbikefoster was involved? Anyway, other people can tag themselves.
Yup I’m a CASA! AMA 👍
Teen is doing amazing.
She got two As and a B in community college in the fall. She's living in an independent dorm like place. She's going to couples counseling with her boyfriend and her own counseling.
She's saving money and applying to jobs. She's generally doing so well. Why am I so worried a shoe is about to drop?
Handling Sex Abuse Trauma
My CASA teen keeps acting out. And it follows her life experiences being abused and shown porn and so much worse. She acts to me like she's not interested but her actions don't say that.
My question for my fumblers or MSWs is how do you self care dealing with the sex abuse and innappropriate behaviors?
How do you maintain a healthy sex life and libido dealing with the trauma and processing cases?
Is there continuing ed on this? There should be right?
Newsweek Slammed for Cover Photo of Phallic Balloon
Newsweek is getting widely criticized after sharing a sneak peek of the cover on the November 17th issue of the magazine. To illustrate the lead article about sexual harassment, the magazine decided to use a photo of a feminine hand sticking a needle into a phallic balloon.
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Is this real life.
It's awful. Do they have any women on their editorial board?
Everyone in the Trump admin:
Tiffany on SNL
Nice to hear Tiffany Haddish mention her foster care beginnings in her monologue. Plus she is so funny - I love her :)
Not diagnosing my friend's kid over Facebook
But...
A super close friend had a baby in March. I've not met the baby yet because we live across country. In the pics on social media it's obvious that her ears are lower than her eye line. She doesn't look like she has Downs but she looks so close.
A mutual friend of ours is very open about her child's trisomy diagnosis. I share that because we are surrounded by helpful, loving people.
She's never said anything to me about a diagnosis. Or anything publicly. But some comments about her functioning seem obvious to a diagnosis.
I'm not saying anything to her unless I'm sitting next to her and probably not even then. And if she wants it private that's fine. But every time I see a pic I want to scream 'early intervention!' So instead Tumblr...
Fumbler question - could she not know at 7 months? Would a pediatrician tell you if the eye/ear thing was noticeable or just wait and see?
Any milestones besides sitting up, crawling or holding a bottle that make sense for me to ask about? I'm avoiding her a bit because I'm afraid I'll say something. I love her so much I want to be an ally but not be nosey.
And maybe she's fine (and I'm crazy) and just doesn't look like their other kids. She seems happy with chubby cheeks and a smile.
Casa life
I haven't posted in a while. Teens case hasn't been ideal. But is any teen's in foster care?
Her second foster home disrupted in July because of DV. Nothing to do with her but she had to be witness to abuse. Ugh.
She's been in a pretty nice group home since then with a short vacation/ visit to her bio sister a few states away.
After completely skipping high school at 15 and a half she passed all sections of the GED after 6 months in classes. I'm so proud of her. She's making it look easy. She's got plans for college and a career.
Caseworker continues to disappoint and worse exclude me. I'm not ready to push it up the chain yet but it's coming.
@bayareafoster burrito bowls?? I wish! No beans (or rice or cheese) on the Whole30. And hard boiled eggs would freak me out unless stored in a refrigerator bag but that’s another thing to schlep around. Nuts, veggies, and Larabars are probably easiest on the go
Oh yeah I hold all that stuff - just meat, veggies, guac, greens, salsa and rice - though I know some Whole30 say no rice - I need it for energy.
I have checked a cooler through to my final destination in the past. When I had a free bag and where I was going was not going to have what I needed cheaply.
These nine books—for students of all grade levels—convey what it’s like to be a refugee.
Saving this here - plus i know there are fumblrs that like cultural experience kid lit.
The Whole30
Justin and I start tomorrow. I’m kind of pumped/kind of depressed about it.
It should help the PCOS. The anxiety (which I expect to return the second the progesterone/Provera leaves my system). The stubborn 13 pounds I cannot lose. (And that’s just to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. I’m still 22 away from my goal weight).
What else? Tomorrow is our last official day on the placement call list. Which reminds me, I need to shoot them an email reminding them, because I really don’t want to meet with the corporate investigator next week. I feel more frustrated than sad. I also feel a little relief. I hate that -waiting- feeling. Hate it. I’m excited to move forward. We’ve been on an emotional roller coaster for 6 months. We’ve said yes to 8 placements. Waited anxiously for news. Potentially planned the near future around what our new life would look like. We’ve been let down 8 times. All for the same reason- we already have a child. It isn’t going to happen for us. At least not here, now.
I’m looking forward to having this thing that has been constantly looming gone. And I’m looking forward to silly things, like blogging more honestly and setting my Instagram to public and changing my Tumblr username. Because I HATE this stupid username. Wait. Would that mean that current readers couldn’t find my blog unless they had a Tumblr and were following me? Did that question even make sense?
What else? My sister’s yahrzeit has come and gone. It’s always a somber time, despite the fact that it makes me feel closer to her. I can’t believe it’s been 9 years. Her husband remembered this year and contacted me. I wonder if he only remembered because he recently got divorced from his (newer) wife. Irregardless, it’s a hard time for everyone and I’m glad it’s almost August.
The Whole30 isn’t THAT bad. I swear by www.paleomg.com - she has great recipes. I haven’t made anything that hasn’t turned out delicious. her spaghetti squash casseroles are amazing and she has some good desserts too.
Through his nonprofit, Think of Us, Sixto Cancel is testing a mobile app designed to coach young people aging out of their foster homes how to navigate housing, employment, and more.
I just met some of the tech people working on this. Bringing technology to foster care - what a change this could bring.
Paternal grandfather showed up at foster home
My casa teen's older sister gave her foster home's address to the incarcerated father's father. WTF! I'm so mad. The older sister had the address for letters. Grandad showed up for 10 mins and drove the 9 hrs back home. Told no one he was going back at home and isn't close to the family. He's not even being considered for placement. So he's unhinged but maybe not dangerous at 80+. But I can't help thinking he raised a predator how good could he be? Foster mom is not upset but I'm livid. Curious what DHS will say. I want to call sister- we talk sometimes -and give her the business. Don't worry waiting for DHS and my supe to proceed. Teen is doing great so that's good news.
Casa update
The drama has subsided. Her new foster home is just much less dramatic. Her script changed for anti depressants and she feels so much better. She passed 3/4 GED sections on the first try! Either the GED is easy or she is a quick learner. She hadn't been to school in 5 yrs and absentee then and now just math to learn and test okay. I found a horse camp and DHS signed her up. She's getting interested in camping and backpacking. I'm psyched these are my things! Trying to find some good teen trauma-type outdoor healing camp/trips. Resources welcome! Google was way tooooo many options.
