By emilyfish — Apr 11, 2019
Get ready for National Foster Care Month in May with the official pin & ribbon set! Each pin and ribbon set is just $5 (including shipping), all proceeds benefit young people in foster care. We encourage you to place your orders early to ensure... Read more
By APetite1 — Apr 3, 2019
On Feb. 21, 2019, The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council held a webinar to discuss improving constituent engagement (voices of lived experience in child welfare) in policy and practice. We heard first-hand about best practices... Read more
By shannonsymonds — Mar 12, 2019
We believe foster youth benefit from community connections with their peers. Whether you connect through FosterClub, a Youth Advisory Board, or another peer network - we want to hear from you! Are you a young person (24 or under) that has... Read more
By yeseniaanaya — Mar 8, 2019
FosterClub had the privilege to chat with Cordelia Cranshaw, a former foster youth, and the reigning Miss District of Columbia, USA, 2019. Cordelia was in and out of foster care for most of her childhood, aging out of care at 21 years old. "Growing... Read more
By emilyfish — Mar 8, 2019
"I feel like I have a voice, and I'm going to use that voice to push that change as far as I can." Tamara Milford , 2017 FosterClub All-Star, shares with Channel 4 News, watch the full interview here. Tamara was placed into care after the death of... Read more
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By emilyfish — Mar 5, 2019
FosterClub Young Leaders, Eric Warner, and Joseph DeBiew joined Edwin Daye, a Member of the Birth Parent National Network , in a meeting with 4 Congressional offices and federal stakeholders - all in one day visit to Washington, DC! They visited... Read more
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By emilyfish — Mar 5, 2019
National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council Member, Justin Abbasi , met with Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), to discuss how housing stability can contribute to improved outcomes for young... Read more
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