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Graphic reading "Meet the LEX Leaders Going to Capitol Hill" featuring a group photo of approximately 20 people posed in a hotel meeting room, with logos for APHSA, Youth Villages, and FosterClub at the top, and a copy of the "Improving Outcomes for Young Adults" playbook in the corner.
Young people with lived experience in foster care know firsthand what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change. That’s why it’s so important Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders be at
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Hanna Andersson Panel Group Photo
During National Foster Care Month, FosterClub had the opportunity to partner with children's clothing company, Hanna Andersson, for a powerful conversation rooted in listening, learning, and honoring the expertise of
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Summer Game Fest
This June, gamers around the world will tune in for Summer Game Fest, a multi-day celebration packed with major announcements, world premieres, indie showcases, and a look at what’s next
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2026 Iota Chi Xi Games
Members of Alpha Xi Delta’s Iota Chi Chapter at Temple University recently hosted their first-ever "Xi Games," a field day-style philanthropy event that brought students together for a day of
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May 2026 NFCM
Every two minutes, a child enters foster care. This May, National Foster Care Month is a reminder that behind that statistic are over 368,500 children and youth navigating life without
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Decorative graphic announcing "Meet Our New Members — The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council 2026" on a light blue background with star accents.
Since starting this work in 2012, members of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council have been sharing their experiences, pushing for change, and working to make the
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This month, leaders in the U.S. House introduced six bipartisan bills to modernize the Chafee program. Chafee is the main lifeline for help with housing, school, and preparation for life
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Three people stand together smiling at what appears to be a professional conference. The person on the left wears glasses, a cable-knit sweater, and a CWLA (Child Welfare League of America) name badge. The woman in the center holds a publication titled "Improving Outcomes for Young Adults and the Systems that Serve Them." The woman on the right is wearing a grey blazer and white pants. The setting is a hotel meeting room with blue accent lighting in the background.
The National Collaborative for Transition-Age Youth made a big move at the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) 2026 Annual Conference, held April 19–22 in Arlington, VA. Every year, this
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Arsany Mason Birthday Buddy Fundraiser
For his 22nd birthday, Lived Experience Leader, Arsany Mason, chose to celebrate in a way that centered community and purpose by hosting a game night with friends at his college—turning
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