Videos We Like

It’s hard to find videos that accurately portray youth in care. Here are ones that we like.

If you have produced a video by, for, or about teens in foster care that you would like us to consider for this list, please send a brief description and a link to lchan@youthcomm.org

Fighting Stereotypes of Foster Youth
This video, produced by teens in New York State’s Youth Involvement Program, is a brilliant look at the stereotypes and stigma faced by teens in care.

Life in Foster Care is Like a Subway Ride
Part 1 | Part 2
This is a sharp and funny video produced by a Canadian youth in foster care.

Teens in care featured on NY1
Two teens who submitted winning essays in the Youth Communication 2008 Awards for Youth in Foster Care contest are featured in this clip by correspondent Cheryl Willis.