Integrating a healthy relationship workshop among foster youth at Rainbow Valley Foster Care

Having a Healthy relationship with peers, family, and loved ones may be difficult as an adult. However, it can be even more difficult for teens who have experienced neglect, abuse, and trauma throughout their childhood. Being able to provide teens with educational information about what an unhealthy relationship looks like and what a healthy relationship looks like can help provide empowerment and a nurturing environment for teens as they grow older. Applying healthy relationships with adults, peers, or family members can help teens problem solve and use critical thinking to make healthy lifestyle choices. Conducting a healthy relationship workshop for female foster youth in Rainbow Valley Foster Care was important for social justice because healthy relationships are necessary for the emotional and the physical well-being of children. This project prepared and delivered a healthy relationships workshop to eleven female foster youth living in a group home. This project was intended to help educate and support such foster youth who are struggling to build relationships with parents, dating partners, or friends. An approach to education is important to continuously serve foster youth with available resources and training to improve the relationships they have with family, peers, and significant partners.