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Communications & Fundraising Manager

By Celeste — May 25, 2023 (pinned)

FosterClub seeks a Communications & Fundraising Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the organization achieves its plans for growth in alignment with its mission, vision and values. This individual will report to the Director of... Read more

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The Council is 10 years old, what's it like being a member?

By AbbyShuler — May 2, 2023 (pinned)

For the last decade, the collective voice of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has shifted federal child welfare policy conversations. Using our lived experience to inform key stakeholders, we have helped shift the direction... Read more

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Why Does Lived Experience Matter?

By AbbyShuler — May 2, 2023 (pinned)

To kick off National Foster Care Month, we're taking time to celebrate the 10th birthday of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council! For the last 10 years, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council has been a... Read more

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Finding Balance: A Summit on Youth Well-Being (Oregon)

By Celeste — Apr 6, 2023 (pinned)

An Oregon summit will bring together young people with lived experience and field stakeholders for a day of thought-leadership, information-sharing and generating solutions for the future. If you are not automatically redirected, please click on... Read more

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Practice Improvement: Supporting Transition Planning

By breannasmith — Apr 6, 2023 (pinned)

The Family First Act (FFA), passed in 2018, sought to respond to the needs of transition age youth in foster care. Given that LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care are at an i ncreased risk of aging out of foster care 1 , it is important for supportive... Read more

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Policy Corner: Understanding Family First Act's Impact on LGBTQIA2S+ Older Youth in Foster Care

By breannasmith — Apr 5, 2023 (pinned)

Queer youth in foster care are at an increased risk of aging out of foster care 1 . On average, one in four youth who age out of foster care will become homeless within four years 2 . LGBTQIA2S+ youth are at an increased risk of experiencing... Read more

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Supporting Older LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in Foster Care

By AbbyShuler — Apr 4, 2023 (pinned)

LGBTQIA2S+ foster youth are more likely to age out of the foster care system than their heterosexual peers. Youth aging out of the system deserve to have help during this huge transition in their lives. This resource is part of a larger series on... Read more

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