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2024 Oregon Peer Navigators
These three awesome Lived Experience Leaders are making a huge difference as Peer Navigators. They've been through Oregon’s foster care system themselves, so they know exactly what it’s like. That...
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August 20th Head in the Game MeetUp information and intro
Are you looking for a community of folks who are also experiencing what it's like to be in foster care? Look no further- FosterClub has got your back! Join us...
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Peer Support Brief

FosterClub believes peer support programs are crucial for young people and their families. For youth, the ability to turn to peers who understand what they are going through is a...

Mental health
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All Stars 2024
We’re super excited to announce that we’ve welcomed 16 amazing young leaders as our 2024 FosterClub AllStar Interns! These awesome individuals have been through foster care themselves and are ready...
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Meet Our Awesome LEx Leaders
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FosterClub Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders are making a big impact by sharing their stories and ideas to help make foster care better. Their insights on how to offer better support...
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APHSA Photo
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From left: Lived Experience Leader (LEx) Leader Shimaine Holley (age 26, 12 years in Texas and Georgia’s foster care systems), FosterClub Senior Policy Manager Angel Petite (D.C.), LEx LeaderJamarri Kane-White...
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Books+Movies+Shows
Foster care is often misunderstood. Many people wrongly believe that young people in foster care are "bad kids," when in reality, they're just kids facing a really tough time. Broaden...
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Queer in Care MeetUp on June 6
Save Your Seat 4PM (PST) | 5PM (MT) | 6PM (CT) | 7PM (EST) Check below for your timezone: What time zone am I in? This month we're celebrating PRIDE...
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Who Should Receive Social Security Benefits for Youth in Foster Care?
Casey Family Programs, the Children’s Bureau, and Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders shined a light on a social security benefits issue in a webinar hosted by American Public Human Services Association...
Rights in foster care