Our Works
Publications
The article Developmental Health of Infants and Children Subsequent to Foster Care written by the founder of Pacific Northwest Alumni of Foster care has now been published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. This article not only explains that what happens in childhood matters, but also points out that not addressing childhood adversities, such as those experienced by many children in foster care, can impact adult health.
The article Foster care children: A vulnerable population at risk written by the founder and executive director has now been published in the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing. Many children in foster care experience feelings of confusion, loss, fear and stress. Such feelings and experiences that are left untreated may lead to poor developmental health and ultimately affect the quality of childhood and adulthood.
Presentations
Foster Care Children, A Vulnerable Population at Risk - Singapore presentation.
Speaking Engagements
As a member of Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) and the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, the founder of PNAFC has been given several opportunities to be a voice for those in and from foster care and is bringing a greater awareness of foster care issues and concerns.
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February 24th, 2010 - Seattle, WA
Guest speaker for University of Washington\'s Partnership in Community Health nursing class (NCLIN 409). Class presentation covered current advocacy work and recent testimonies for senate and house bills related to policy and practice as a nurse and alumna of foster care.
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November 18th, 2009 - Seattle, WA
Guest speaker for University of Washington\'s Partnership in Community Health nursing class (NCLIN 409). Class presentation covered current advocacy work related to policy and practice as a nurse and alumna of foster care.
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November 3rd, 2009 - Sydney, Australia
Presenter at the 2nd International Conference of the International Society for Child Indicators (ISCI). Oral presentation will be on the experiences associated with foster care and reveals foster care outcomes obtained through a literature search of published research. To learn more about the conference, please visit http://www.isci09.com/.
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June 4th, 2009 - Columbus, Ohio
Invited presenter at the National Center for Adoption Law & Policy Symposium at Capital University Law School titled Shared Child Welfare Decision Making: Partnering with Families and Children. Presentation content covered personal foster care experiences to help ensure that foster youth have a voice in proceedings that personally affect their lives.
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September 22nd, 2008 - Seattle, WA
Guest speaker for University of Washington-Tacoma nursing class (TNURS 412). Spoke about foster care, policy and practice, and advocating as a nurse and as an alumna of foster care. Class consisted of registered nurses working on their bachelors of nursing.
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July 9th, 2008 - Singapore
Presenter at the Honor Society of Nursing\'s 19th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice. Oral presentation will be on published article: Foster Care Children: A Vulnerable Population at Risk.
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January 25th, 2008 - Olympia, WA
Testified in support for House Bill (HB) 3048 to create a pilot program addressing legal representation for foster children in dependency proceedings.
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January 17th, 2008 - Tacoma, WA
Guest Speaker at Bellarmine Prepatory School\'s Senior Government class project on Foster Care.
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December 20th, 2007 - Seattle, WA
Co-presented with the Casey Family Program\'s Research Team on the Findings from the Casey Field Office Mental Health (CFOMH) Study: Results and Recommendations to the Casey Family Program\'s Board of Trustees.
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November 30th, 2007 - Tukwila, WA
Presenter/Guest Speaker at the Northwest Alliance for Foster Children 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner.
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November 4th, 2007 - Seattle, WA
Co-presented at the 2007 Family Policy Council Partner\'s Summit on Resiliency.
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September 25th, 2007 - Ocean Shores, WA
Co-presented with Casey\'s Family Program\'s Research Services at the 25th Annual Foster Parent and Caregiver\'s Conference on Mental Health among Youth in Foster Care and represented alumni of foster care.
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May 19th, 2007 - Tacoma, WA
Motivational Speaker at Tacoma Alliance Church for the Women of Beauty Tea Brunch. Spoke about experiences of foster care.
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April 24th, 2007 - Seattle, WA
Co-presented with Casey Family Program\'s Research Services at the Northwest Association Special Programs (NASP) conference on data from the Northwest Alumni Study and represented alumni of foster care.
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December 14th, 2006 - North Bethesda, MD
Co-presented with Casey Family\'s Research Services at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State/Tribal/Adolescents at Risk Suicide Prevention Grantee Technical Assistance Meeting on mental health outcomes of foster care alumni and represented alumni of foster care.
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November 2nd, 2006 - Vancouver, WA
Presenter and alumni representative at Washington State Family Engagement Summit to help better engage families.
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