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ROCMove | Research

ROCMove = Revolution of Care Movement

Transforming foster care by changing the media landscape.


ROCMove was initiated by alumni of Peace4Kids: where generations of people who have navigated foster care and life beyond have found a home. 

We are intergenerational leaders with firsthand foster care experience, distinct expertise and direct stakes in creating a healthier culture and experience for young people in care. Our goals are ambitious: to confront media bias and reframe public perception of people with experience in foster care.

Given the magnitude of the "foster care problem," our proximity to a major media landscape, and commitment to addressing injustices: ROCMove was born. ROCMove_Logo.webp

 

Here's how we're creating impact:

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"Changing The Narrative" Research

How does media shape how people perceive youth in foster and adoptive care? Over a series of media analysis, surveys, focus groups, and more, we examine the interplay between media, the public, and foster care. Explore our groundbreaking research that's driving a paradigm shift in bias surrounding youth in foster care.

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 Stream Our Podcast

Listen to the ROCMove x Peace4Kids podcast. Guests cover topics from nurturing healthy relationships, building family, navigating the struggle, and more with a unique lens and care at the core.

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 Book Publishing

Our community-authored books reveal diverse foster care stories, giving you an insider's perspective and amplifying voices usually unheard. Our books shake up stereotypes and dispel misconceptions about those who experience foster care, paving the way for a more inclusive and informed society.

What is it like to be the one and only? Discover our protagonist, Pointlexia, and make your way through the Pointless Forest in our inaugural book. This is the first of a series, with 3 more books coming in 2024. 📚 Donate a book to a youth in our community when you purchase your copy.

Transformative Research

Changing the Narrative: Surveying the public's perception of youth in foster care and adoptive care. Peace4Kids x ROCMove have engaged in ongoing academic research to measure the extent of implicit biases toward youth and...
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