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OYL
Are you a young person age 18-26 who has made positive impact on your community through volunteerism, leadership, or in other ways? Did you experience foster care? If you answer...
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APHSA Photo
From left: Lived Experience Leader (LEx) Leader Shimaine Holley (age 26, 12 years in Texas and Georgia’s foster care systems), FosterClub Senior Policy Manager Angel Petite (D.C.), LEx LeaderJamarri Kane-White...
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Books+Movies+Shows
Foster care is often misunderstood. Many people wrongly believe that young people in foster care are "bad kids," when in reality, they're just kids facing a really tough time. Broaden...
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Queer in Care MeetUp on June 6
Save Your Seat 4PM (PST) | 5PM (MT) | 6PM (CT) | 7PM (EST) Check below for your timezone: What time zone am I in? This month we're celebrating PRIDE...
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Who Should Receive Social Security Benefits for Youth in Foster Care?
Casey Family Programs, the Children’s Bureau, and Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders shined a light on a social security benefits issue in a webinar hosted by American Public Human Services Association...
Rights in foster care
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Free Download: FosterClub’s Proclamation Guide
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care? We have a great opportunity for you to get involved and raise...
Education
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Oregon Teen Retreat
Time to clear the fog of a long year, and "Grow With the Flow"! At this year's Oregon Teen Retreat, you'll discover there's nothing like the power of waterfalls and...
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Ignite Your Light Theme
Recharge, get inspired about the future, and Ignite Your Light! This event is for Oregon young people age 16-24 with experience in foster care. The Oregon ILP Dream Conference is...
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NFCM Influencers
We're super pumped to announce our five incredible National Foster Care Month Influencers! These amazing young folks with lived child welfare experience will be representing FosterClub and spreading the word...
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NFCM
Our virtual kick-off event was a great opportunity to meet other like-minded folks and hear directly from our Lived Experience Leaders — young people who have firsthand experience with the...
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