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More Than a Lesson: How Student Reflections Are Driving Change for Foster Youth

Students involved with STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids used the Learning About Foster Care video module to deepen their understanding of the foster care system, gaining powerful insight into the emotional toll of unstable placements, the challenges of aging out, and the impact of compassionate support, which inspired them to raise awareness, educate others, and take meaningful action to ensure foster youth feel seen, valued, and empowered.

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Real Voices, Real Impact: Jupiter Warriors Tackle Foster Care Myths

Danielle Day and Maryam Alrekabi of the Jupiter High Warriors Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids led a powerful Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign that combined a social media awareness video, a Foster Care Mythbuster Board, and a school-wide “Blue Day” initiative to educate their 3,000-student campus, engage peers, and debunk myths about foster care; proving that real student voices can drive real change.

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Framed in Blue: Lions Raise Their Voices for Child Abuse Prevention

Led by Reese Woods, the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids raised awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month through their “Pinwheels and Picture Frames” project, where 13 students contributed over 87 hours to educate 70 peers and faculty by creating symbolic art, hosting presentations, and encouraging community participation in a powerful show of advocacy and support.

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Turning Pages for a Purpose: Teens Support Foster Youth Through Books

Reese Woods and the Olympic Heights Lions Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, in collaboration with their school’s Rho Kappa chapter, launched a Young Adult Book Drive to support often-overlooked teens in foster care by providing age-appropriate books that offer comfort, connection, and a reminder that their stories and experiences matter.

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