By FosterClub — Oct 11, 2021 (pinned)
Today’s celebration and recognition of Indigenous Peoples comes at a time when we are understanding that Native American people and people of color have long fought for justice and equity in a system that was often severely biased against them... Read more
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By FosterClub — Oct 7, 2021 (pinned)
Entering foster care at the age of five, Jamerika experienced a wide spectrum of foster experiences: foster care, kinship care, respite, foster-to-adopt and group homes. “When I was 18, I was a senior in high school. Twelve hours after walking the... Read more
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By APetite1 — Oct 4, 2021 (pinned)
Hello Friends, Last week (September 30th) was the deadline for Congress to extend support for foster youth before many of the Supporting Foster Youth & Families Through the Pandemic Act provisions expired. Unfortunately, bipartisan HR 5167 was... Read more
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By APetite1 — Sep 29, 2021 (pinned)
I’m trying to connect with several hundred young people who experienced foster care in my state. Unless I reach them in the next day, I won’t be able to help them because they won’t be eligible for pandemic relief after September 30th. I’m a lived... Read more
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By linda@fosterclub.com — Sep 24, 2021 (pinned)
As national, state, and local organizations - along with young people with lived experience in the foster care system - that are dedicated to the well-being of young people in and from foster care, we write to urge Congress to act immediately to... Read more
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By linda@fosterclub.com — Sep 22, 2021 (pinned)
As the pandemic drags on, young people from foster care are continuing to struggle with employment, school and housing instability. The pandemic relief provided by Congress for older youth from foster care has been making a huge difference in... Read more
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By linda@fosterclub.com — Sep 9, 2021 (pinned)
Increased Flexibility in Spending for States Supports Older Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care during Pandemic When the Consolidated Appropriations Act was signed into law in late 2020, young people in and from foster care rejoiced. Its... Read more
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