Foster Baby

I am a ward of CA. My safety and future are in the hands of the child welfare system. Opinions are my own.

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

If you don't take care of me now, you will pay much more down the road. #healthcare #obamacare

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

#420day I suffer lifelong effects of Marijuana and pregnancy | March of Dimes https://t.co/KqChEHbatk

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

I want this teacher when I grow up. https://t.co/OB1VgdEdHn

[Good Morning America @GMA]

WATCH: Fifth grade English teacher in NC has an elaborate, personalized handshake with every one of his students: https://t.co/VMHKARGgau

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Please protect my right to safety. I am not the property of my parents. Kids need distance from their abusers https://t.co/fATuNNzBf8

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Perhaps the #ACEs that led me to #fostercare are the cause...Study shows foster care bad for health https://t.co/pSSbE0WptZ via @UC_Newsroom

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

WIC gives juice vouchers to tots. My craving for sugary beverages and journey toward diabetes has begun. #first5 https://t.co/CezDS1vnGO

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

38% of American adults (and 17% of kids) are now obese, CDC study says https://t.co/dHbwMJ33P9

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

You decide my fate. "The road to college attainment, higher wages and social mobility in the US starts at birth,” https://t.co/lKMoRX2xwR

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Thank you @KamalaHarris @RobBonta I will need help to succeed in school. #CAleg #ACEs #AB1644

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Thx Assembly - #childcare 4 foster children. https://t.co/oRWFntRgtO

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Please protect ME and stop resisting federally mandated transparency. #PreventChildAbuse https://t.co/bDSlZ0pgBh

[Dan Morain @DanielMorain]

Editorial: By helping to shine light, legislators can combat child abuse and maybe save lives. https://t.co/bokiQxJ2tg

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Transparency protects me. Arizona provides up to date disclosure of fatalities/near fatalities. #FosterCareMonth https://t.co/l2I7TS4g6W

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Someone thought I was worth it. #IFosterBecause

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Help mamas and you help me. #EarlyEdChat https://t.co/GKRIVEYLgZ

[Early Childhood @ CN @EarlyYears_CN]

ICYMI: Treating Pregnant Women for Depression May Benefit Baby Too https://t.co/HIyXVXKuw0 #EarlyEdChat

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

I'm a huge fan of the baby burrito. Swaddle often, but swaddle well. https://t.co/0xajeI3doK

[HealthyChildren @healthychildren]

Swaddling may increase #SIDS risk when infant on side or stomach. Learn safe swaddling here. https://t.co/DrixzZcyUh

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Instead of childhood memories, I am developing symptoms of trauma.

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

Trauma Survivors have Symptoms Instead of Memories https://t.co/wqye8N7yrl

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

I can't do any of these yet. I am entirely dependent on you for my growth and care.

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

The way I am held, talked to, and cared for teaches me about who I am and how I am valued. https://t.co/t0XrMa0tSx

[ZERO TO THREE @ZEROTOTHREE]

A13.1: Visit us at https://t.co/QFzGBje4rl to learn more about our #IECMH work. Also read our blogs https://t.co/WHEU7ofPVc. #WellnessWed

[Foster Baby @ourfosterbaby]

I would love for you to look at me, talk to me and sing to me. #ScreenFreeWeek https://t.co/kcay5hPoKz