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FosterClub LEx Leader Speaks at CWLA 2026

By System Change Team – Apr 27, 2026 | Filed under LEx Leadership

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

Why One Former Foster Youth Chose to Give Back on His Birthday

By Fundraising Team – Apr 23, 2026

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

Cornell Students Raise $10,000 for Foster Youth at Annual Gala

By Fundraising Team – Apr 21, 2026

Members of Alpha Xi Delta’s Alpha Beta Chapter at Cornell University recently hosted their annual Rose Gala, raising $10,000 in support of FosterClub through the sorority’s Kindly Hearts Initiative. The...

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Policy News: Bipartisan Bills Respond to LEx Voices

By System Change Team – Apr 20, 2026 | Filed under Public Policy

Congress is considering six bipartisan bills that would update the John H. Chafee Successful Transition from Foster Care Program (the main federal program that helps older youth in and from

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She Didn't Just Share Her Story; She Took a Stand

By System Change Team – Apr 20, 2026 | Filed under Public Policy

Imagine sitting in a room full of Members of Congress with the First Lady at the table and instead of just telling your story, you tell them what they need

Family relationships

Higher education

Independent living

Jobs

Sibling separation

Transition (aging out)

FosterClub Elevates Lived Experience in National Panel with Alpha Xi Delta

By Fundraising Team – Apr 16, 2026

Meet the FosterClub Panelists Read Celeste's Bio Read Lupe's Bio Read Leigh-Anna's Bio

This April, FosterClub was honored to join our premier philanthropy partner, Alpha Xi Delta (AXiD) Women’s Fraternity, for a powerful virtual panel discussion centered on foster care, youth homelessness, and...

AXiD

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Show Up Ready: Two Tools for Foster Youth Advocates

By System Change Team – Mar 30, 2026

If you missed the Playbook advocacy workshops, this is for you. Dreams, hobbies, and connections shouldn’t stop at the door of the foster care system. But, when you’re worried about

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Policy News: CONNECT Act

By System Change Team – Mar 30, 2026 | Filed under Public Policy

Being in foster care can feel lonely. The system often fails to prioritize helping young people build strong, lasting connections: people who will show up for them no matter what

Family relationships

Independent living

Permanence

Transition (aging out)

How to Support Foster Youth While Shopping at Walmart

By Fundraising Team – Mar 17, 2026

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FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, is making it easier than ever for shoppers to support foster youth through everyday purchases. Through Walmart’s Spark Good program...