By kristenhintz — Feb 9, 2023 (pinned)
A Message from the Chair of the Board of Directors As I reflect on Black History Month, 2023, I’m reminded of how far we (Blacks/African Americans) have come. I also do not take it for granted about how far I have personally come as a Black alum... Read more
By AbbyShuler — Jan 30, 2023 (pinned)
First, let’s explore what SOGIE means. SOGIE stands for S exual O rientation, G ender I dentity and E xpression. Sexual Orientation: who a person is attracted to Gender Identity: how a person sees themself Gender Expression: how a person presents... Read more
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By APetite1 — Jan 27, 2023 (pinned)
This week, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council engaged with newly confirmed Administration of Children, Youth & Families Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston and Children’s Bureau Associate Commissioner Aysha Schomburg and... Read more
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By AbbyShuler — Jan 20, 2023 (pinned)
“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 system... Read more
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By kristenhintz — Jan 16, 2023 (pinned)
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. In... Read more
By APetite1 — Dec 6, 2022 (pinned)
The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council is pleased to release its 19th priority statement: Supporting Immigrant Children & Youth in Foster Care . Recent years have seen an increase in attention to children who enter the United... Read more
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By APetite1 — Nov 10, 2022 (pinned)
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a case ( Haaland v. Brackeen ) that will impact Native youth and families across the United States - especially those who are in foster care. FosterClub Lived Experience (LEx... Read more
