Mental health is a core component of our overall health. Our ability to perform at our best and to tackle life's problems are all heavily influenced by the tone of our minds. See these blogs for some perspectives on how youth in and from the foster care system maintain their mental health.

New Recommendations Released - Historic Opportunity for Reform in Child Welfare: Older Youth Successful Transition to Adulthood

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 Older Youth Successful Transition to Adulthood with 4 priorities... Read more
Public Policy
Extension to age 21
Health care
Independent living
Mental health
Permanence
Transition (aging out)
Well-being

Webinar Recording & Recap: A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Quality Residential Services

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On July 2, 2020, The National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Council hosted a webinar to discuss their 2020 Priorities: A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Quality Residential Services Webinar... Read more
Youth Perspective
Mental health
Psychotropic medications
Rights in foster care
Sex trafficking
Well-being