Fabian Tolan
Posts by Fabian Tolan:
McFarland residents protest city council’s decision to hold GEO appeal hearing during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop McFarland residents and neighboring communities from getting in their cars Sunday to protest the McFarland city council’s decision to hold the crucial GEO appeal hearing during a time the community can not physically gather safely.
COMMENTARY: Why did it take a pandemic to recognize the need in foster youth?
It isn’t all that uncommon for former foster youth to live in poverty after transitioning out of the Foster Care System.
COMMENTARY: It takes a special person to be a great foster parent
When people think of foster care, they often think of the youth in the system. But foster parents play a key role in helping these youth grow into responsible young adults.
COMMENTARY: Medicating foster youth isn’t always the answer
It’s not uncommon for foster youth to be put on medication for a long period of time.
Foster youth speak on how to improve foster care system
Thousands of children across the United States are placed into the foster care system for various reasons.
COMMENTARY: Foster youth need more mentors in their lives; where can we find dedicated mentors?
I was just two years old when I was placed in the foster care system in Kern County.
Kern Complete Count Committee launches 2020 Census canvassing efforts for hard-to-count communities
The Kern Complete Count Committee launched its community-based census education outreach efforts last week at the Martin Luther Kind Jr.