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Voices of Children

Raised by Grandparents and Other Relatives

Voices of Children (PDF) Raised by Grandparents and Other Relatives 2007 a compilation of poems, essays and drawings submitted from children living in Washington State to the 2007 Children’s Kinship Care Contest.

2008 Voices of Children Contest Entry Form Available (PDF).





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