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Articles by Richard Villasana

Richard Villasana is an international authority on family reunification and immigrant families. He is a published author and has a monthly column in Foster Focus Magazine.


Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 is the start of Latino Heritage Month. More than 62 million Latinos reside in the U.S. with two-thirds being of Mexican ancestry. They have moved from key states such as Florida, Texas and California to every part of the country including the state of Washington, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
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Giving Foster Children a Better Future

In past articles, I’ve written about the procedural aspects and financial benefits of family finding, as well as the legal mandate for foster care agencies to perform this due diligence. Now, it's time to put faces to this process. Here are a few stories that show how family finding can change the life of a foster child giving them a better, brighter future.

Originally published in Foster Focus Magazine.
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Foster Youth Cut Off From College

At a business gathering the other night, a well-intentioned man said to me, "It's wonderful that the majority of foster kids want to attend college. Are there any existing programs to help them achieve this?” The short answer is "yes," but that doesn't touch on the dismal reality for thousands of foster teens.

Originally published in Foster Focus Magazine.
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Foster Youth and Homelessness

The topic of homelessness appears to be hitting a tipping point with cities and government agencies receiving national attention. A spotlight is being focused on the tens of thousands of foster children who become homeless once they are forced out of the system, and those who become homeless even while still in foster care.

Originally published in Foster Focus Magazine.

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Holiday Cheer About Foster Children

The holidays are upon us. Some may grouse (Bah, Humbug!) about buying gifts, giving gifts and seeing family and friends, but the holidays really are an opportunity to step back from the daily grind, to deepen relations or create new ones, to reflect on what’s happened during the year, to give thanks and, very importantly, to look to the coming year with the hope that life will be even better.

Originally published in Foster Focus Magazine.
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