We are the national network for young people in foster care.

I'M A

Young Person

or young adult who has experienced foster care. Check out what FosterClub's got for you.

I'M A

Supportive Adult

who parents, works with, or cares about young people. What's here for me?

What's new @FosterClub

The latest news about what our Lived Experience Leaders are doing, latest projects, and the child welfare landscape.

Displaying 11 - 13 of 13 blog posts.
Image

In my childhood and early adolescence I had never had a supportive person that gave me hope or encouragement. Throughout my life I had heard horror stories of foster care...

Family relationships
Permanence
Image

In court, permanency is often talked about from a legal standpoint, but we know that permanency can mean something different for young people who experience foster care. One of FosterClub’s...

Permanence
Image

Permanency: lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. That is the dictionary definition of the word. However, in the perspective of a foster youth, permanency has no set...

Adoption
Permanence
MEET LEx LEADER

Grace >


Lived Experience (LEx) Leadership is our magic sauce.


New on social:

We are built for youth, powered by youth, and changing life in foster care.


Info in Your State:

BECOME A YOUTH MEMBER

Bring your friends or make them here. It's that simple.


BECOME A FOSTERCLUB FRIEND

Help make foster care better for children & youth.