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21 Things: it's T time

By FosterClub — Nov 11, 2008

Transitioning out of foster care can be a scary journey if you are not prepared. FosterClub recommends these 21 things every foster youth should do before they exit out of care in order to be prepared and have a successful transition to independence... Read more

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The Unbreakable Bond

By FC Steve — Nov 11, 2008

I screamed out my sister’s name, tears cascading down my face, reaching for her out-stretched arm. But my four-year-old hand slipped from her fingers. My drunken biological mother was pulling me back inside the house, while my dad yelled for my... Read more

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Ensuring Permanency for Young People in the Foster Care System

By FC Steve — Nov 6, 2008

National Foster Youth Advisory Council Members of the National Foster Youth Advisory Council (NFYAC) believe that every young person in the foster care system is entitled to a wide array of supports, resources and opportunities to ensure permanency... Read more

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Rising to the Challenge and Making Change

By Sade — Nov 6, 2008

So I just got back from the "It's My Life" conference in Hollywood, California earlier this week and it was amazing! To start, the weather was beautiful! When I left Detroit, it was 28 degrees and in Hollywood, it was in the mid to upper 70's and... Read more

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NASFCM Logo Contest

By FC Steve — Oct 30, 2008

The National Association of State Foster Care Managers was interested in coming up with a new logo and wanted the logo to come from the experts - someone in foster care. So, FosterClub organized a contest in order to find the winner. We were... Read more

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Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act

By FC Steve — Oct 30, 2008

Kids Are Waiting Statement in Support of the Senate Finance Committee's Approval of Chairman's Mark to the Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act September 10, 2008 Today the Senate Finance Committee took an important... Read more

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Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act

By FC Steve — Oct 30, 2008

Kids Are Waiting Statement in Support of the Senate Finance Committee's Approval of Chairman's Mark to the Improved Adoption Incentives and Relative Guardianship Support Act September 10, 2008 Today the Senate Finance Committee took an important... Read more