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LYGHT Resources

For Youth in Foster Care

Youth experience numerous losses when they are in foster care. We have developed resources to support youth in foster care and the people in their lives who are caring for them. Use the filters on this page to narrow down our extensive library of support resources.

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Apoyando Niños y Adolescentes Después de una Muerte Violenta

Explicar un asesinato a un niño o adolescente se puede sentir abrumado. En seguida tenemos unas sugerencias para ayudarle a como hablar con ...

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Consejos para Apoyar a los Jóvenes en Cuidado de Crianza que están en Duelo

Si conoce a un joven que ha vivido la experiencia de ser separado de su familia y colocado en cuidado de crianza es posible que se pregunte:...

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The Bill of Rights for Youth in Foster Care Who are Grieving

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Tips for Teens in Foster Care Who are Grieving

We’re guessing you’re here because you’ve been separated from people you care about. Whether it was a parent, sibling, grandparent, close fr...

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Dougy Dialogues Episode 12

In Episode 12, Dr. Monique Mitchell and Juliette Martinez, MSW of Dougy Center discuss L.Y.G.H.T. (Listening and Led by Youth in Foster Care...

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Tips for Supporting Youth in Foster Care Who are Grieving

If you know a youth who has experienced being separated from their family and placed into foster care, you might be wondering, “How can I he...

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Giving Forward - Grief & The Foster Care System (Derrick Kirk)

When Derrick Kirk was six years old, he and his two sisters were removed from their home and placed in the foster care system. For Derrick, ...

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Grief & The Foster Care System - A Personal Story

Kevin is a previous participant in the L.Y.G.H.T. Program - Listening & Led by Youth in the Foster Care System: Grief, Hope, and Transitions...

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L.Y.G.H.T. - Supporting Grieving Youth In The Foster Care System

This episode focuses on meeting the needs of grieving youth in the foster care system. Dr. Monique Mitchell, Ph.D., F.T., is the Director of...

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The Dougy Center Model

Dougy Center’s philosophy is grounded in a humanistic and holistic approach to understanding and supporting children and families who are grieving. Read about the foundation of our work and our world-renowned model which informs the L.Y.G.H.T. program.

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