Foster Care Advocate & Leader for System Reform
My name is Najiba Hlemi, I’m an Executive Director, speaker, author, former foster youth, and an advocate in the foster care community.
Individual Coaching, Group Training, Consulting
Send inquiries to: najibah@dcfapac.org
Real Experience.
Real Solutions.
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10 Years of Nonprofit Leadership
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Lived Experience
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Foster Care Community Advocate
Planning My Future Workbook
Career and life planning workbook for teens in foster care and caregivers
Throughout the workbook, your teen will engage in various exercises and prompts that encourages them to consider their aspirations, strengths, and the challenges they face. With the help of a supportive caregiver, teens can navigate each section at their own pace, allowing them to explore their thoughts and goals. This collaborative effort can foster deeper discussions between the teen and their caregiver, helping to strengthen their relationship while building a shared vision for the teen's future. The ultimate goal of this workbook is to equip teens with the tools they need to take an active role in shaping their lives, with the support of a caregiver.
Email najibah@dcfapac.org to purchase workbook
Documentary
In this documentary, I travel to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where I was born, to see my mother, whom I hadn’t seen in 29 years. Along the way, I learn many things about my heritage, my family, and the beauty that can sometimes be difficult to see right away in a third-world country.
My Approach
Collaborative
I believe in the power of collaboration between foster parents, social workers, and youth in the foster care system. We all need more collaboration to improve the foster care system and the lives of those experiencing it.
Solutions Driven
It takes hard conversations to get to the bottom of the real issues. When we get past the emotional barriers and personal biases, we realize everyone wants to be valued and liked. We can work together to develop solutions that actually work!
Send inquiries to: najibah@dcfapac.org
