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The Council Discusses Mental Health with the Administration for Children & Families

By AbbyShuler — Jun 5, 2023 (pinned)

The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council had the pleasure of meeting with key stakeholders from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) last week! Commissioner Jones-Gaston, Associate Commissioner Schomburg, and some of... Read more

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Research Analyst

By Celeste — Jun 1, 2023 (pinned)

FosterClub, through its partnership with Casey Family Programs, is offering an exclusive opportunity for an individual with lived experience in foster care. This role will provide an individual with hands-on experience and the ability to develop and... Read more

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Meet FosterClub's 2023 Outstanding Young Leaders

By Celeste — May 31, 2023 (pinned)

Meet the Outstanding Young Leaders! FosterClub has selected these 20 incredible young people with lived experience in foster care for a recognition award and scholarship that honors their leadership and commitment to service in their communities... Read more

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Communications & Fundraising Manager

By Celeste — May 25, 2023 (pinned)

FosterClub seeks a Communications & Fundraising Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the organization achieves its plans for growth in alignment with its mission, vision and values. This individual will report to the Director of... Read more

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The Council is 10 years old, what's it like being a member?

By AbbyShuler — May 2, 2023 (pinned)

For the last decade, the collective voice of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has shifted federal child welfare policy conversations. Using our lived experience to inform key stakeholders, we have helped shift the direction... Read more

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Why Does Lived Experience Matter?

By AbbyShuler — May 2, 2023 (pinned)

To kick off National Foster Care Month, we're taking time to celebrate the 10th birthday of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council! For the last 10 years, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has been a... Read more

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Finding Balance: A Summit on Youth Well-Being (Oregon)

By Celeste — Apr 6, 2023 (pinned)

An Oregon summit will bring together young people with lived experience and field stakeholders for a day of thought-leadership, information-sharing and generating solutions for the future. If you are not automatically redirected, please click on... Read more

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