WELCOME TO THE FIRST "BLOG" OF THE WATCHMAN!!!

As many of my foster youth know, I have been sending out an Independent Living Newsletter called I titled "The Watchman". This is a name that I chose for my own reasons, but it has held it's own for the title of an newsletter that has been read by many foster youth throughout the great state of Mississippi. Well, with the encouragement of others, I have decided to take the step into the digital "world of blog". As I catch up with the future, I hope more and more youth become followers, and more and more specialist begin using this format to reach the Foster Youth of Mississippi, informing and educating in preparation for adulthood. I have never been an english major, so have patience in my writing!!!

I have posted some pictures from past retreats on the site, and let it be known they are of the staff who participated. I will continue to post pictures, but none will contain images of foster youth because of confidentiality laws designed to protect our youth. It will give you the opportunity to see some of the exciting things we do in our Independent Living Skills Groups, Retreats, and Conferences. There are several upcoming retreats that I will blog on in future articles, and hope that all youth get a chance to participate. The numbers of our retreats, skills groups, and conference participant numbers have all be reduced from previous years because of cuts in funding, however, we will make what is available the most exciting, informative, and rewarding experiences possible. I hope to see you there. Stay tuned for more information on the P.R.E.P.A.R.E. program and valuable information her on "The Watchman". Just remember www.tupeloprepare.blog.com.