Advocate and leader for foster care.

My name is Najiba Hlemi, I’m an Executive Director, speaker, author, former foster youth, and an advocate in the foster care community.

Send inquiries to: hello@najibahlemi.com

10 Years of Nonprofit Leadership
Lived Experience
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.

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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.

Coaching

Let’s work together to see beyond the surface and find your authentic self. Purchase

Services

Training / Workshops

Training and workshops for foster and adoptive parents, birth parents, teens, and staff working in foster care. Purchase

Foster Care Consulting

Need some help thinking through a project for the foster care community or bringing it to fruition? Let’s get to work! Purchase

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!