Mockingbird Times

The only publication of its kind, the Mockingbird Times is a monthly newspaper designed and written by youth who have experienced the challenges of foster care and homelessness. A forum for self-expression, the award winning paper is filled with articles, essays, poetry, art and photography. It is produced by a staff of about 15 to 20 individuals, ranging in age from 14-23, each of whom is paid well above the minimum wage for their contribution.
Mockingbird Times gives voice to the real-world themes of importance to our marginalized youth, sharing unique insight into their lives and thoughts (view archives). With a well-established distribution that covers every state, the publication is a crucial vehicle for public education and advocacy regarding the foster care system.
You can receive the Mockingbird Times by email, online or as an insert in Seattle’s Real Change newspaper. Sign-up to receive a monthly copy!


