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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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Imagine sitting in a room full of Members of Congress with the First Lady at the table and instead of just telling your story, you tell them what they need
Family relationships
Higher education
Independent living
Jobs
Sibling separation
Transition (aging out)
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Being in foster care can feel lonely. The system often fails to prioritize helping young people build strong, lasting connections: people who will show up for them no matter what
Family relationships
Independent living
Permanence
Transition (aging out)
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Young people in and from foster care often leave the system without the networks and relationships needed to thrive in adulthood. On December 11, 2025, the National Foster Youth &
Family relationships
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We Want to Hear From You Many young people leave foster care without the connections and support networks they need to succeed. This is a common experience across the foster...
Family relationships
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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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The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council creates recommendations that child welfare leaders, workers, and policymakers can use to improve and support the well-being and mental health of...
Family relationships
Mental health
Sibling separation
Transition (aging out)
Well-being