Today’s celebration and recognition of Indigenous Peoples comes at a time when we are understanding that Native American people and people of color have long fought for justice and equity...
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...
Hello Friends, Last week (September 30th) was the deadline for Congress to extend support for foster youth before many of the Supporting Foster Youth & Families Through the Pandemic Act...
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...
As national, state, and local organizations - along with young people with lived experience in the foster care system - that are dedicated to the well-being of young people in...
As the pandemic drags on, young people from foster care are continuing to struggle with employment, school and housing instability. The pandemic relief provided by Congress for older youth from...
Increased Flexibility in Spending for States Supports Older Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care during Pandemic When the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law in late 2020, young people...
Increased Flexibility in Spending for States Supports Older Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care during Pandemic WASHINGTON, DC - When the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law in late...
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...
Written by Aleks Talsky, Member of the ACF All-In Youth Engagement Team Policymakers, agencies, and professionals continue to expand and develop best practices around achieving permanency for young people served...