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By dominiquefreeman — Mar 24, 2021

The Children’s Bureau issued the Program Instruction for the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Act Program Instruction on March 9th. This document is crucial to the effective and quick implementation of the older youth provisions of the law. On... Read more

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Entering foster care
Extension to age 21
Higher education
Independent living
NYTD
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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By dominiquefreeman — Mar 18, 2021

The Children’s Bureau issued the Program Instruction for the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Act Program Instruction on March 9th. This document is crucial to the effective and quick implementation of the older youth provisions of the law. On... Read more

Tagged:
Entering foster care
Extension to age 21
Independent living
NYTD
Rights in foster care
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By dominiquefreeman — Mar 10, 2021

On March 10th, 2021 FosterClub and Juvenile Law Center, with Embrace Families provided an overview of their Keys to Independence Program, which currently provides funds to help young people in care obtain a driver’s license, cover the cost of... Read more

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Education
Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By dominiquefreeman — Mar 3, 2021

On March 3rd, 2021 FosterClub and Juvenile Law Center, with California Youth Connection, John Burton Advocates for Youth, ACTION Ohio, and Ohio Youth Advisory Board hosted a webinar for advocates on how to ensure that implementation of the Older... Read more

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Education
Extension to age 21
Higher education
Housing
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By dominiquefreeman — Feb 24, 2021

On February 24th, 2021 FosterClub and Juvenile Law Center, with New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) hosted a webinar for advocates on providing direct financial assistance and the lessons learned while using CARES Act funds in... Read more

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Extension to age 21
Housing
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By dominiquefreeman — Feb 18, 2021

On February 17th, 2021 FosterClub and Juvenile Law Center, with special guests Youth Law Center and Children's Law Center of California, hosted a webinar for advocates on re-entry and moratorium provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that... Read more

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Extension to age 21
Higher education
Homelessness
Housing
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By dominiquefreeman — Feb 4, 2021

On February 3rd, 2021, FosterClub and Juvenile Law Center were joined by representatives from Think of Us, Together We Rise, and Youth Villages in hosting their second webinar for advocates that included the following: Overview of logistics... Read more

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Extension to age 21
Higher education
Homelessness
Housing
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By APetite1 — Jan 14, 2021

The Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act (H.R. 7947) became law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act on December 27, 2020 (PL 116-260). This law should bring significant emergency relief to young people in and from... Read more

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Extension to age 21
Higher education
Homelessness
Housing
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Public Policy
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By APetite1 — Dec 16, 2020

Today, the All-In Youth Engagement Team released it's recommendations on Improving Permanency and Well-Being. These recommendations come from three roundtable discussions were held with the Youth Engagement Team and ACF Assistant Secretary Lynn... Read more

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Adoption
Family relationships
Permanence
Well-being
Public Policy
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By jaleesasuell — Jun 3, 2020

On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth hosted a briefing on COVID-19 and its impact on child welfare to explore the effects of the pandemic on vulnerable young people and their families. Aliyah Zeien , a registered social... Read more

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Transition (aging out)