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Graphic with a teal background reading "The Data Is In. Now What?" inviting readers to explore new resources from the National Collaborative for Transition-Age Youth, with a laptop displaying the "Creating Extended Foster Care That Works For All" report.
We say this a lot, and it’s worth saying again — every year, about 16,000 young people age out of foster care. Extended Foster Care (EFC) allows young people to
Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
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Promotional graphic for a new resource and workshop titled "Creating Extended Foster Care That Works For All," described as a workshop for foster youth led by foster youth, on June 23rd at 3-4:30pm PT. Registration link is bit.ly/EFC0623. Features a cover image of the related resource.
A free workshop for foster youth, led by foster youth. If you've been in foster care, you know the feeling: people make decisions about your life all the time, and
Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
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Young woman pointing to text reading "Extended Foster Care Survey!" Deadline is June 25, 2025.
If you’ve been in or are currently in Extended Foster Care (EFC), we want to hear your thoughts! Your story can help us make EFC better for all young people...
Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
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On February 9th, 2018, the Family First Act (FFA) was signed into law. This February, we celebrate FIVE YEARS of the FFA serving youth across the country. As we celebrate...

Entering foster care
Extension to age 21
Family relationships
Transition (aging out)
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On February 9th, 2018, the Family First Act (FFA) was signed into law. The historic passing of the FFA would not have occurred without the voices of Lived Experience Leaders...

Entering foster care
Extension to age 21
Family relationships
Transition (aging out)
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This week, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council engaged with newly confirmed Administration of Children, Youth & Families Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston and Children’s Bureau Associate Commissioner...

Education
Entering foster care
Extension to age 21
Family relationships
Health care for FFY
Higher education
Independent living
Mental health
Permanence
Rights in foster care
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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I’m trying to connect with several hundred young people who experienced foster care in my state. Unless I reach them in the next day, I won’t be able to help...

Extension to age 21
Homelessness
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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On July 7th, 2021, FosterClub and Youth Law Center hosted a state spotlight webinar with Child Welfare service providers and advocates focused on implementing the older youth provisions in the...

Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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On June 9th, 2021, FosterClub and Youth Law Center hosted a state spotlight webinar with Child Welfare service providers and advocates focused on implementing the older youth provisions in the...

Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
Well-being