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This month, leaders in the U.S. House introduced six bipartisan bills to modernize the Chafee program. Chafee is the main lifeline for help with housing, school, and preparation for life
Education
Family relationships
Higher education
Housing
Independent living
Jobs
Pregnant and Parenting Youth
Transition (aging out)
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Foster youth dream of going to college, just like their peers. However, they often face more barriers and have less support. The Education and Training Voucher helps many youth to
Education
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Rob Vescovo served in the Missouri House of Representatives and was formerly the Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and now works in various contexts to influence education related
Adoption
Education
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The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council creates recommendations that child welfare leaders, workers, and policymakers can use to improve and support lifelong connections for young people in...
Education
Entering foster care
Family relationships
Mental health
Permanence
Rights in foster care
Sibling separation
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care? We have a great opportunity for you to get involved and raise...
Education
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When the school year winds down, FosterClub Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders are just getting started advocating for foster care reform, empowering their peers, and of course, having fun in the...
Education
Mental health
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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Over the last 10 years, the Council has put equitable educational opportunities for foster youth forward in many of our priority statements. We firmly believe that education provides young people...
Education
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The application period for the Outstanding Young Leader award is now open! FosterClub’s Outstanding Young Leaders recognition award and scholarship program is for incredible young people whose brilliance and resilience...
Education
Higher education
Housing
Independent living
Scholarships
Transition (aging out)