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By AbbyShuler — Jan 20, 2023

“Just help the foster youth to understand that they deserve to be treated appropriately and that people are there to listen.” – former foster youth January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Youth involved in the child welfare... Read more

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By kristenhintz — Jan 16, 2023

One of the many ways we can celebrate the life and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is to have the courage to create change that will bring us closer to his vision of an inclusive and just society free from poverty, racism, and violence... Read more

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By kristenhintz — Jun 20, 2022

Today, June 20, 2022, is the first time Juneteenth is recognized as a federal holiday in the United States. On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were finally told they were free - nearly three years after... Read more

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By Celeste — Mar 21, 2020

Each year, FosterClub works with a lot of young people. A LOT. We've learned first-hand how important it is to be able to get cash to youth in crisis. So we've put this blog together to share what we know. Please note: we are sharing FosterClub's... Read more

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By breannasmith — Feb 22, 2023

Some agencies and organizations are encouraging the use of inclusive language in their spaces. But what is inclusive language and how do you use it? Keep reading to find out! What is Inclusive Language? Language that avoids... Read more

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By breannasmith — Feb 21, 2023

In recent years, there’s been an influx in conversations around Gender Affirming Care . As some activists fight to ensure all youth have access to Gender Affirming Care, some states work to end access to Gender Affirming Care. Yet... Read more

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By AbbyShuler — Feb 20, 2023

For LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care, acceptance from foster care providers and professionals improves their mental and physical wellbeing , as well as protects them against risky behaviors such as substance misuse. Experiencing... Read more

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By AbbyShuler — Feb 14, 2023

In memoriam of the Honorable John Lewis and his fight for LGBTQIAS+ equality in child welfare. So many children dream of a stable loving family. Many adults want to open their homes and their hearts, but they face barriers... Read more

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By breannasmith — Feb 9, 2023

In our last “Practice Improvement'' blog we covered how agencies can improve the experience of LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care. This time around, we’re going to build off of that by looking at what you, as an individual agency professional or... Read more

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By breannasmith — Feb 7, 2023

LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care experience higher rates of discrimination in the child welfare system, as opposed to their heterosexual peers, due in part to potential families' unwillingness to foster young people because of their sexual... Read more

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