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By Celeste — Sep 18, 2018

FosterClub is pleased to announce the addition of two new members of its Board of Directors, Nico'Lee Biddle of Pennsylvania and Cody Rivera of New York. Nico'Lee Biddle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania. Throughout her career so... Read more

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By Catherine — Sep 6, 2018

FosterClub would like to acknowledge and celebrate 5 years of partnering with Oregon community members to provide hand sewn quilts to our All-Star interns! Quilts - 2018a.jpg “It makes me feel special. Every little piece that was put in the... Read more

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By APetite1 — Aug 13, 2018

In March, we asked for youth and alumni support as the Council gathered information on reunification services for foster youth. Council Members and partners developed and shared a survey called "Reunification Survey: Supports for a Successful Return... Read more

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By Catherine — Jul 13, 2018

FosterClub is proud to announce our 2018 Outstanding Young Leaders are now live on our website! The FosterClub Outstanding Young Leader Award is an annual recognition program aimed at recognizing the success and achievements of young people who have... Read more

Senator Ron Wyden with FosterClub All Stars and Staff, 2018
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By shannonsymonds — Jul 6, 2018

FosterClub would like to thank Senator Ron Wyden for consistently taking time to listen and engage with youth to discover what can be changed in the foster care system! He is looking forward to supporting the youth informed implementation of #... Read more

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By APetite1 — Jul 4, 2018

As part of the Council's ongoing work, we are asking for your feedback about the impact we have had on policy and legislation. If the Council has had an impact on your work as a professional or advocate in child welfare, we want to know! Please take... Read more

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By shannonsymonds — Jun 19, 2018

The #HealthCareFFY Campaign, a collaborative project spearheaded by FosterClub, First Focus- State Policy and Reform Center (SPARC), and Juvenile Law Center are excited to announce the release of the first Issue Paper: Youth Who Relocate From... Read more

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By APetite1 — May 30, 2018

In May, the National Foster Youth & Alumni Policy Council held a webinar on "Improving Policies and Services in Congregate Care Settings." Council members covered past Council policy priorities - including Congregate Care: Reducing Reliance and... Read more

2018 L2s in the house!

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By shannonsymonds — May 15, 2018

FosterClub was given the opportunity to have more space on the river and so we paddled on down the road to our new Headquarters. We are excited to welcome our 2018 All-Stars and L2s to our new space with room to train and create. Special thanks to:... Read more

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By shannonsymonds — Apr 18, 2018

Are you interested in improving your state's implementation of the provision to cover former foster youth to the age of 26? Join a webinar which marks the launch of the Health Care for Former Foster Youth Campaign, a collaborative campaign designed... Read more

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