LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

These blogs are centered around the conversation of LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit issues in foster care. Learn more about the challenges that youth face and what kind of resources exist to help. Whether you are an adult supporter or youth, feel free to explore and contribute to the community and discussion.

Apply Now to Join the Foster Equality Lived Experience Leadership Team

Purpose: The FosterEquality Lived Experience Leadership Team will elevate the experiences of LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth in foster care and drive change within the foster care system to ensure LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth... Read more

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LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Supreme Court Decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Affects Foster Youth

FosterClub Statement regarding the Supreme Court Decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Thursday, June 17th, 2021 The Supreme Court’s decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia on Thursday to side with... Read more

Public Policy

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

FosterClub Submits Amicus Brief in Fulton v. Philadelphia

FosterClub filed an Amicus brief in the Fulton vs. Philadelphia case that is being heard by the Supreme Court today. A bit of background: 'Amicus curiae' means 'friend of the court,' and an Amicus brief is filed in a court case by non-litigants with... Read more

Public Policy

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

FosterClub Host Learning Session On HHS New Rule - Watch the Webinar!

Watch this 30-min video which briefly discusses the proposed new rule at Health and Human Services (HHS). The new rule aims to take away protections provided to certain groups. We breakdown what those protections are. We will also talk about what a... Read more

Public Policy

Education

Health care

Housing

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Rights in foster care

Well-being

New Recommendations Released - Historic Opportunity for Reform in Child Welfare: Special Populations

Today, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council released a new statement: A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Special Populations with 6 priorities with consideration on how... Read more

Public Policy

Crossover to Juvenile Justice

Education

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Psychotropic medications

Sex trafficking

New Recommendations Released - Historic Opportunity for Reform in Child Welfare: Quality Residential Services

On February 28th, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council released a new statement: A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Quality Residential Services with 6 priorities,... Read more

Public Policy

Family relationships

Health care

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Psychotropic medications

Rights in foster care

Sex trafficking

Well-being

My Two Dads Saved My Life

Before I met my two dads I found myself living the life of a chameleon and at times I still do, masking who I am, adapting and trying to fit in where I never thought I'd ever belong. When I was on the edge of ending it all together, my two dads... Read more

Real Stories

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

National Policy Council Submits Comments to HHS regarding removal of protections from discrimination

In December 2019, Members of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council submitted comments in response to a proposed rule change from HHS ( RIN 0991-AC16, 84 Fed. Reg. 63831 (Nov. 19, 2019 ) which would essentially remove protections... Read more

Public Policy

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Sonia's Story

Sonia Emerson 26 years old She/Her/Hers 16 years in Ohio's child welfare system. Sonia Emerson entered foster care at the age of two, she was removed from her biological mother... Read more

Youth Perspective

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth

Patrick's Story

Patrick Gem Gabbett 20 years old He/Him/His & They/Them/Theirs 3 years in California's child welfare system. Patrick entered care at the age of 17 after escaping his abusive... Read more

Youth Perspective

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Apply Now to Join the Foster Equality Lived Experience Leadership Team

Supreme Court Decision in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia Affects Foster Youth

FosterClub Submits Amicus Brief in Fulton v. Philadelphia

FosterClub Host Learning Session On HHS New Rule - Watch the Webinar!

New Recommendations Released - Historic Opportunity for Reform in Child Welfare: Special Populations

New Recommendations Released - Historic Opportunity for Reform in Child Welfare: Quality Residential Services

My Two Dads Saved My Life

National Policy Council Submits Comments to HHS regarding removal of protections from discrimination

Sonia's Story

Patrick's Story

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