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JOB NOTICE: Training and Education Curriculum Specialist Looking for a role where you can contribute to changing life in foster care for young people across the country? Consider joining the...

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Now Accepting Applications! Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) and FosterClub are now accepting applications for the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council (NFCYAPC). Young leaders who have...

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Too often, youth voices are only solicited as research participants, rather than being fully included as research co-designers. Welcoming young people as co-designers leads to incredible results; with thoughtful consideration...

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Before I met my two dads I found myself living the life of a chameleon and at times I still do, masking who I am, adapting and trying to fit...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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In December 2019, Members of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council submitted comments in response to a proposed rule change from HHS ( RIN 0991-AC16, 84 Fed...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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JOB NOTICE: Policy Specialist - 2 Positions Available Looking for a role where you can contribute to changing life in foster care for young people across the country? Consider joining...

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Part of the DC Comic universe, Shazam!’s main character, Billy Batson, is a foster kid. What this movie gets right is a nuanced portrayal of all the ins and outs...

Family relationships
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We've made some changes to the All-Star Program Coordinator application this year. If you are thinking, "Resume?! What if I haven't made one before? What if I don't have any...

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Watch this 30-min video which briefly discusses the proposed new rule at Health and Human Services (HHS). The new rule aims to take away protections provided to certain groups. We...

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