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By AbbyShuler — May 2, 2023

For the last decade, the collective voice of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has shifted federal child welfare policy conversations. Using our lived experience to inform key stakeholders, we have helped shift the... Read more

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By AbbyShuler — May 2, 2023

To kick off National Foster Care Month, we're taking time to celebrate the 10th birthday of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council! For the last 10 years, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has... Read more

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By breannasmith — Apr 6, 2023

The Family First Act (FFA), passed in 2018, sought to respond to the needs of transition age youth in foster care. Given that LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care are at an i ncreased risk of aging out of foster care 1 , it is important... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
Transition (aging out)
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By breannasmith — Apr 5, 2023

Queer youth in foster care are at an increased risk of aging out of foster care 1 . On average, one in four youth who age out of foster care will become homeless within four years 2 . LGBTQIA2S+ youth are at an... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
Transition (aging out)
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By AbbyShuler — Apr 4, 2023

LGBTQIA2S+ foster youth are more likely to age out of the foster care system than their heterosexual peers. Youth aging out of the system deserve to have help during this huge transition in their lives. This resource is part of a... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By AbbyShuler — Apr 3, 2023

LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care are more likely to age out of the foster care system than their heterosexual peers. Youth aging out of the system deserve to have help during this huge transition in their lives. “When we are in... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By AbbyShuler — Mar 15, 2023

In case you missed it: Our webinar on March 7 about our Supporting Immigration Children and Youth in Foster Care priority was amazing! The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council members presented our latest policy... Read more

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Rights in foster care
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By breannasmith — Mar 8, 2023

Queer youth in foster care are at an increased risk of being placed in group homes or congregate care 1 . To help reduce the number of unnecessary placements into congregate care, the Family First Act (2018) included provisions... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By breannasmith — Mar 7, 2023

What is the Family First Act (FFA)? A bi-partisan law that was supported by FosterClub's lived experience leaders Passed in 2018, FFA included historic reforms that focus on keeping children safely with their... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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By AbbyShuler — Mar 1, 2023

Black youth and youth who are LGBTQIA2S+ are both overrepresented in the foster care system, and Black families on average experience higher levels of involvement in the child welfare system than White families. Here are a few... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth