All stories originally appeared in Youth Communication magazines:
YCteen, which is written by New York City public high school students, and
Represent which is written by and for youth in foster care.
Jordan feels lucky to have three families—his mother's side, his father's side, and his stepmother's side. His step-family is as important to him as his immediate family because he knows they care about him just the same.
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When Caitlin's parents are fighting and on the verge of divorce, she finds refuge by staying with her friend Rosa's family.
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