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FFY Experience Requesting Files
Current or former foster youth, share about the process of requesting your foster care file, or if you or you haven't requested it - why not? We are want to support young people, who are in the midst of the decision to request their file or not. Thank you for sharing!
Have YOU requested YOUR foster care file??
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Yes.
Not yet, but I want to.
No, and I don't want to.
How old were you when you requested your file?
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What was the logistic and emotional process like?
How did you request? Was it an easy/complex process? Were there fees involved? Any lessons learned? Cautionary tales for others?
Did you have any support when you got your file?
Was it helpful? What support WOULD have been helpful?
What would you say to someone who was about to request THEIR file?
If you were sitting down with a fellow FFY what would you say?
If you request, what do you hope you see?
What are you excited to find or scared of finding? Do you know what might be included or not included in your "file"?
What is stopping you from asking for your file? Or not wanting to see your file?
Be as specific as you can.
What support might be helpful if you do request your file?
Financial? Emotional? Helping navigate the process?
Do you think that having your file is a "want" or a "need”?
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How does having or not having this information affect your quality of life?
Can I quote you on that?
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Yes, with my name
Yes, but only without my name
No
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