FosterClub Service Opportunities

Service opportunities through FosterClub may be limited to members of our Lived Experience (LEx) Leader network (more information here).

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FosterClub Events

Online and in-person events coming your way! These are great opportunities to learn & connect with peers.

Online MeetUps are Back!

By  Youth Services Team  –  Feb 7, 2025  |  Filed under Events
"I kind of learned something about myself by what I ended up sharing and it surprised me in a good way!" - 2024 Online MeetUp Attendee What you can expect from Online MeetUps: Build Community: Meet folks from all over the country who have experience in foster care who are between the ages of 16 - 24 year olds. Get...
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2024 Thriving Through The Holidays

November 2024 Online MeetUp: Thriving Through The Holidays

By  nataliaf124  –  Oct 30, 2024  |  Filed under Events
Sign Up for this Online MeetUp Here
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August 20th Head in the Game MeetUp information and intro

August Meetup

By  Operations Team  –  Aug 6, 2024  |  Filed under Events
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 on August 20th for our Online Meet Up: Head in the Game! Connect with your peers and learn some solid tools that can support your mental health as you navigate...
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Queer in Care MeetUp on June 6

June MeetUp - Join Us!

By  Celeste  –  May 14, 2024  |  Filed under Events
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 by creating a space to connect and explore for people ages 16-23 with experience being Queer and in foster care. If this is you - join us! If you know...
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Dream Conference 2024

By  Ronnie  –  Apr 23, 2024  |  Filed under Events
Recharge, get inspired about the future, and Ignite Your Light! This event is for Oregon young people age 16-24 with experience in foster care. The Oregon ILP Dream Conference is three nights and two days of fun and inspiration to help young people transition out of foster care and into adulthood! You'll get connected to opportunities and resources that can...
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Oregon Teen Retreat

Oregon Teen Retreat 2024

By  Ronnie  –  Apr 23, 2024  |  Filed under Events
Time to clear the fog of a long year, and "Grow With the Flow"! At this year's Oregon Teen Retreat, you'll discover there's nothing like the power of waterfalls and woods to rest and revive while connecting with other teens (age 14-18) who get the foster care experience. Interested in extending your trip? Book camp sites HERE. As of now...
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Partner Opportunities

FosterClub offers these Partner listings to connect young people to opportunities to participate. However, FosterClub is not responsible for managing these projects, and young people should consult a supportive adult in their life to determine if these opportunities are a good fit. Any questions about these opportunities should be directed to the Partner shown in the listing.

Promotional image inviting young people with lived experience in foster care to join the National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Policy Council, featuring a group photo of current and past members of the council.

Service Opportunity: Join National Policy Council!

By  System Change Team  –  Feb 19, 2025  |  Filed under Opportunities
The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council (NPC or the Council) is seeking passionate young leaders (ages 18-26) with foster care experience to use their voices and lived expertise to educate policymakers and improve the foster care system. Council members will collaborate with peers, engage with policymakers, and help drive meaningful change on key issues impacting youth in...
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A birthday cake on top of the FosterClub logo and text that reads "Birthday Buddy." All these elements are contained in concentric grey and yellow circles.

Pledge Your Birthday to Kids in Foster Care!

By  slittlefield  –  Feb 6, 2025  |  Filed under Opportunities
Birthdays are a time for celebration, connection, and feeling special. But for many young people in foster care, birthdays often go unnoticed. No party. No gifts. No "Happy Birthday" wishes. One young person even told us she could no longer remember a single birthday in foster care. You can change that. This year, make your birthday extra special by pledging...
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2025 AllStar Internship Application

Apply Now to Be An AllStar Intern

By  Youth Services Team  –  Jan 21, 2025  |  Filed under Opportunities
This is a chance to turn your experience into action and voice into change! Becoming an AllStar isn't just any internship—it’s a life-changing opportunity for young people with foster care experience to grow as leaders, advocates, and influencers, shaping the future of foster care. We believe those who've been through it know best what needs to change. That’s why the...
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2025 AllStar Internship Season is Almost Here!

By  nataliaf124  –  Nov 14, 2024  |  Filed under Opportunities
We’re excited to work with our next cohort of National Lived Experience Leaders to make memories and an impact that will last a lifetime. “My experience as an AllStar motivated me into my freshman year of college to continue to put myself out there and seek leadership opportunities. I love the possibility of helping others in similar or even different...
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Youth Thrive 4 Youth Train of Trainers Application

By  Celeste  –  Aug 24, 2023  |  Filed under Opportunities

Youth Thrive 4 Youth is an interactive, accessible, and engaging training curriculum created by and for youth. It was developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy’s Youth Thrive Initiative in collaboration with young professionals who have lived expertise in the child welfare and other youth-serving systems. The goal of Youth Thrive 4 Youth (YT4Y) is to give...

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Partners: Have an Opportunity or Event for young people to list?

FosterClub offers free listings to Partners who provide opportunities that are exclusively for or provide special consideration to people with lived experience in the child welfare system. Listings are not guaranteed and subject to review and approval by FosterClub.

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