Dr. Candice Matthews

You may support your community's battle for equal rights in several ways. For example, you may speak out or organize, join networks for community rights, and even patronize companies run by underrepresented groups. You may also contact your lawmakers and ask them to support laws promoting equality. By participating in a campaign, LGBTQ+ members may support their community in its battle for equal rights. Begin by keeping the cause locally by signing petitions and spreading the word. You may also assist regional activists and groups working for equal rights by funding protests and other efforts. For instance, the Colorado Community Rights Network circulated a petition for a state constitutional amendment that would have acknowledged communities' rights to safeguard their health and stop harmful business practices. Unfortunately, businesses responded by interfering with the process of collecting signatures, which made it challenging for the groups to form a powerful alliance. Con

There are multiple processes required to become a foster parent. The initial step is to get in touch with a foster care agency. Next, you will likely be required to attend a training session and meet with a caseworker by the organization. The curriculum will teach you how to care for neglected children and deal with their biological families. In addition, you will study the child welfare system and state adoption and foster care regulations. The duration of the training program is typically four to six months. Next, you must do a home inspection. This study will offer the foster care agency and the court information regarding your home and parenting abilities. You must supply personal data and other supporting papers during the home study process. Throughout this procedure, you will have multiple meetings with a social worker. The entire system can take months, so be ready to work hard. An essential component of the application procedure is the home study. The majority require this do