Building your own support: a lesson for ages 18 to 25
Support can come from mentors, friends, coworkers and community groups. Building your own circle is a sign of strength.
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The situation
You aged out of foster care last year and live on your own now.
Holidays are coming, and everyone at work talks about family plans.
What would you do?
- Reach out to mentors and friends to make your own plans.
- Spend the holidays alone and tell no one.
See the recommended choice and why
Recommended choice
Reach out to mentors and friends to make your own plans.
Support can come from mentors, friends, coworkers and community groups. Building your own circle is a sign of strength.
Your next step
Invite one friend or mentor to share a meal.
Words you can use
“Want to do something together over the holiday?”
Sources
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