By AbbyShuler — Apr 4, 2023 (pinned)
LGBTQIA2S+ foster youth are more likely to age out of the foster care system than their heterosexual peers. Youth aging out of the system deserve to have help during this huge transition in their lives. This resource is part of a larger series on... Read more
Tagged:By AbbyShuler — Apr 3, 2023 (pinned)
LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care are more likely to age out of the foster care system than their heterosexual peers. Youth aging out of the system deserve to have help during this huge transition in their lives. “When we are in foster care, all of... Read more
Tagged:By AbbyShuler — Mar 15, 2023 (pinned)
In case you missed it: Our webinar on March 7 about our Supporting Immigration Children and Youth in Foster Care priority was amazing! The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council members presented our latest policy priority,... Read more
Tagged:By kristenhintz — Mar 13, 2023 (pinned)
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 makes a big impact in their... Read more
Tagged:By breannasmith — Mar 8, 2023 (pinned)
"It was hard to express how I felt, or even be honest who I was. Everyone made jokes about homosexuals." -- former foster youth LGBTQ2S+ youth in foster care are at an increased risk of being placed in group homes or congregate care . TL:DR-- How to... Read more
Tagged:By APetite1 — Mar 7, 2023 (pinned)
The National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Policy Council members represent a collective viewpoint of youth and alumni who have personal experience in the foster care system, and use those experiences to educate child welfare stakeholders in order to... Read more
By breannasmith — Mar 7, 2023 (pinned)
What is the Family First Act (FFA)? A bi-partisan law that was supported by FosterClub's lived experience leaders Passed in 2018, FFA included historic reforms that focus on keeping children safely with their families, when possible FFA achieved the... Read more
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