Foster Care Jason Turnipseed Foster Care Jason Turnipseed

The Power of Words: Seeing People, Not Labels

Language shapes perception. The words we use can empower or diminish others, reinforce stereotypes, or foster empathy. This is especially crucial in the foster care system, where youth are often labeled in ways that fail to honor their humanity and their potential for growth.

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Foster Care Susan Jedrzejewski Foster Care Susan Jedrzejewski

Program Highlight: La Jornada

6-year-old unaccompanied Maria, a child from Honduras, was referred to NYAP’S La Jornada program after her “alleged” parents were determined to not be her biological parents but were actually perpetrators of abuse and abor exploitation. Maria reported that she was a victim of sexual abuse by relatives, forced labor, and neglect by caregivers in her home country. Keep reading to learn more about Maria’s story.

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