Recent research reveals that youth in foster care often miss out on age appropriate opportunities to build relationships and develop social skills. This workshop deals with method to help balance foster care rules and safety with the need for normalcy. We will discuss the new Normalcy Law and strategies on how to help youth make responsible choices and enjoy the freedoms of typical teens such as driving, school sports and clubs, time with friends, managing personal finances, getting a job, and social networking. The ultimate goal is to help your become healthy, independent, and contributing member of our community.