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Statement 12/11/24
December 11, 2024—Washington, DC. Yesterday, an incident occurred after an event celebrating 25 years of supporting older youth in foster care provided by the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program...
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In November’s monthly meeting, the Family Voices United Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB) had a powerful discussion on Racial Equity led by FosterClub Lived Experience (LEx) Leader Divina Cordeiro, who...
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Bianca Bennett-Scott
Authored by FosterClub staff member + former Lived Experience Leader Bianca Bennett-Scott, MPA When I turned 21, my world turned upside down. My grandmother, who was more than just family—she...
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CFC LEx
We’re thrilled to announce FosterClub’s participation in the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the largest workplace giving campaign in the nation! If you’re a federal employee, you have a unique...
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5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays
Being in foster care can suck - but being in foster care during the holidays can be especially tough. The good news? You're not alone. We worked with young people...
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12 Ideas for Supporting Youth through the Holidays
1. Understand and encourage youth’s own traditions and beliefs Encourage discussion about holiday traditions the young person experienced prior to being in foster care, or even celebrations they liked while...
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We’re excited to work with our next cohort of National Lived Experience Leaders to make memories and an impact that will last a lifetime. “My experience as an AllStar motivated...
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Make the season magic for kids in foster care
For many, the holidays are a time of warmth, family, and celebration. But for children in foster care, this season can feel isolating and uncertain. At FosterClub, we believe every...
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2024 Thriving Through The Holidays
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