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By FosterClub — Oct 7, 2021

Entering foster care at the age of five, Jamerika experienced a wide spectrum of foster experiences: foster care, kinship care, respite, foster-to-adopt and group homes. “When I was 18, I was a senior in high school. Twelve hours after... Read more

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By emilyfish — Jun 10, 2019

Nearly 100 current and former foster youth shared their experiences with Members of Congress last week as the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth and National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) held their 8th Annual Foster Youth Shadow Day in Washington... Read more

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By emilyfish — Jun 10, 2019

ATTENTION CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH! We are approaching a Federal deadline of June 18th to submit comments to the Feds regarding what data should be collected in foster care. Learn about the national data collection system, The Adoption and... Read more

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By emilyfish — Jun 10, 2019

Celebrate Father's Day with us and honor your father or the father-figure in your life by making a donation on his behalf. The process is easy and fast, and you'll have the option to pick out one of the eCards below to share with him! Make a... Read more

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By emilyfish — Apr 30, 2019

How will you #DareToCare for National Foster Care Month? May is National Foster Care Month - how are you going to make a difference? Join FosterClub's #DareToCare campaign to spread awareness and raise funds! Start fundraising for kids in foster... Read more

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By emilyfish — Apr 30, 2019

Honoring and recognizing National Foster Care Month in May is an important part of keeping the needs of the children in foster care in the minds of the public. We've got many ways you can get involved, spread awareness, and support the children... Read more

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By emilyfish — Apr 25, 2019

The Brookings Institution's Center on Children and Families has issued a blog that outlines 5 FACTS ABOUT FOSTER CARE and summarizes policy priorities for foster parent recruitment programs. Check out the blog "Keeping up with the caseload: How to... Read more

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By APetite1 — Apr 3, 2019

On Feb. 21, 2019, The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council held a webinar to discuss improving constituent engagement (voices of lived experience in child welfare) in policy and practice. We heard first-hand about best practices... Read more

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By emilyfish — Mar 5, 2019

FosterClub Young Leaders, Eric Warner, and Joseph DeBiew joined Edwin Daye, a Member of the Birth Parent National Network , in a meeting with 4 Congressional offices and federal stakeholders - all in one day visit to Washington, DC! They visited... Read more

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By APetite1 — Feb 1, 2019

Now Accepting Applications! FosterClub and Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) are now accepting applications for the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council (NFCYAPC). Young leaders who have lived experience in the child welfare... Read more