Jessica Castillo

In her second column piece, Jessica Castillo writes about how the age range for resources for youth transitioning out can hinder success.

In her first column piece, Jessica Castillo writes about the prevalence of domestic violence amongst foster youth and how to stop the cycle.

Ultimately, the arrest led to my homelessness because my adoptive parents decided to kick me out of the house, writes Jessica Castillo.

Knowing if a child is being mistreated doesn’t rely solely on the child’s ability or willingness to report it, writes Jessica Castillo.

Being in a domestic violence relationship after foster care is like a continuation of trauma with a different title, writes Jessica Castillo.

I was lost when the courts eventually decided to terminate my mom’s parental rights, writes Jessica Castillo.

Children who are placed in prisons are being traumatized when they should be receiving rehabilitation and education, writes Jessica Castillo.

Youth Voice Writing Contest essay winner Jessica Castillo writes about how safety can sometimes be with a foster youth's biological family.

Older kids are not defined by their age, so their age shouldn’t be a factor in deciding to care for them, writes Jessica Castillo.

Decisions regarding foster youth’s bodies and their reproductive health should not be up to anyone but themselves, writes Jessica Castillo.

Foster parents need to be trained to welcome youth of all genders and sexualities, says Youth Voice writer Jessica Castillo.

There are pros and cons of child welfare systems partnering with churches, but if done right, it can be effective, writes Jessica Castillo.