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By ashleyatfosterclub — Dec 28, 2017

We've added a new course - Introducing Your Home! The new course focuses on how to introduce a child to your home, reasons a youth may have a difficult time adjusting, and what supportive adults can do to help. Please feel free to share this with... Read more

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Well-being
Providence Grant Presentation
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By kingdre88 — Dec 14, 2017

FosterClub was honored to formally receive a Community Benefits Grant from the Providence Seaside Hospital at their Celebration of Lights Ceremony on December 11th. The Celebration was filled with holiday cheer, great music, and great tasting... Read more

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Scholarships
Holiday Campaign Announce Image
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By Adam@fosterclub — Nov 16, 2017

With the holidays approaching, there are so many things to be grateful for, and also a great opportunity to share stories about what is most meaningful to you. Needs some ideas for how you can support youth in care? We've got you covered: FosterClub... Read more

Shoulder 2 Shoulder
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By Adam@fosterclub — Nov 9, 2017

Imagine having your name chosen by your caseworker by the spinning of her contact Rolodex. At the Shoulder to Shoulder conference, I heard the powerful message that we are all connected. I listened to Angela Tucker, this year's keynote speaker share... Read more

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Adoption
Grief in Foster Care
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By ashleyatfosterclub — Oct 25, 2017

We've added a new course - The Wounded Spirit: Grief in Foster Care! Learn about the unique challenges foster youth face through the grieving process and understand how grief and trauma can manifest in a young person's behavior while gaining tools... Read more

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Mental health
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FYI Binder
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By Adam@fosterclub — Oct 4, 2017

We are so excited to announce the NEW FYI Binder! The binder has been completely redesigned based on feedback from youth and Independent Living Providers! See below for our new and innovative features: Customizable... Read more

PeerUp! Pilot Project

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By shannonsymonds — Sep 28, 2017

PeerUp! Creating youth-adult partnerships! 3 words were all I needed to hear to know PeerUp! is a success. We use many methods to measure programs. We call them evidence-based, best practice, but what does that really mean? 3 little words, "I choose... Read more

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Well-being
CASA Essex group photo
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By ashleyatfosterclub — Sep 28, 2017

FosterClub is partnering with CASA Essex of Essex County New Jersey to launch a pilot program which focuses on securing permanence for transition age youth. On September 26th, 2017 began our first phase of our 4 phase in person trainings with CASA... Read more

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Transition (aging out)
Youth sitting together
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By Adam@fosterclub — Aug 30, 2017

The Human Rights Campaign and researchers at the University of Connecticut are working together on a national online survey of LGBTQ young people. They want to hear your views about your school and family, your health and safety, and how being LGBTQ... Read more

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LGBTQ youth
#DaretoCare fundraising
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By Adam@fosterclub — Jul 1, 2017

How will you #DareToCare? All of us have been impacted by foster care in some fashion. Whether we have been in foster care ourselves, or we know someone who has, it's important to share the impact that it can have on a young person's life. This is... Read more