Advice and Commentary Archives

Real Talk: A Conversation with Dr. Khalilah A. Shabazz

February 17, 2021February 9, 2021 by Foster Success

Real Talk: Black History Month. A Conversation with Dr. Khalilah A. Shabazz Youth advocate, Dejuna Rodriguez will facilitate a conversation with IUPUI's Dr. Khalilah Shabazz. This event will celebrate black history…

Montana Lopez: the one thing they can’t take is my name

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Foster Success

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, Foster Success wants to take the time to shine a light on this group of youth who often go unseen in the…

Real Talk: A Conversation with Rhea Cain on voting

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Foster Success

Let's Talk Voting: A Conversation with Rhea Cain This is a unique opportunity for youth, DCS workers and Foster Success staff to engage in dialogue to speak about the 2020…

Real Talk: A Conversation with Mr. Huwe Burton

September 14, 2020September 11, 2020 by Foster Success

Real Talk: A Conversation with Mr. Huwe Burton This is a unique opportunity for youth, DCS workers and Foster Success staff to engage in dialogue to speak about criminal justice…

Countdown to College: Pandemic Edition

August 10, 2020 by Foster Success

10. Know your plan if college/university closes Talk to your DCS Collaborative Care WorkerTalk to you IL Worker 9. Be prepared to spend much of your time in your dorm…

“I have to do my homework on my phone”

June 2, 2020 by Foster Success

My name is Justin Hayden and I am 20 years old. I am a communication major with a focus in public relations and a minor in psychology at Purdue University Northwest.…

55.3% graduation rate among foster youth

Education outcomes for foster youth are going in the wrong direction

May 13, 2020 by Foster Success

The State Board of Education received the 2nd annual Foster Care Education Outcomes Report earlier today. The report, jointly submitted by the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Department of…

An open Letter to Gov. Holcomb about supporting foster youth during the pandemic

May 1, 2020 by Foster Success

On April 29, 2020 Foster Success sent this letter to Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb about ways the State can support foster youth during COVID-19. Dear Governor Holcomb, We recognize the…

DCS + IYAB Town Hall

April 30, 2020April 29, 2020 by Foster Success

Join us LIVE for Monday Mindset

May 22, 2020April 24, 2020 by Foster Success

Let's get in the Monday Mindset. Each Monday afternoon at 3 pm, Foster Success staff will host a Monday Mindset Conversation to help foster youth get focused for the week.…