Washington

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Education: College / Higher Ed

Washington: Make it Happen!

Make It Happen! is a three-day, two-night college campus experience for youth in and alumni of the Washington state foster care system. The free...

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(425) 213-5888

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https://collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/make-it-happen

Youth or Alumni Group

Washington State - Passion to Action

Passion to Action (P2A) is a statewide youth led advisory board to Washington State’s Children’s Administration. P2A is an organization of youth, ages...

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http://independence.wa.gov/self-advocacy/make-a-difference-and-get-involved/sel…

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Foster Care Alumni of America - Washington Chapter

The Washington Chapter of Foster Care Alumni of America was made official in December of 2013. We are committed to improving foster care through...

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https://fostercarealumni.org/washington-chapter/

Youth or Alumni Group

Washington: Mockingbird Youth Network

The Mockingbird Youth Network brings together young people who have experienced the child welfare system first-hand and want to share their stories so...

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http://www.mockingbirdsociety.org/index.php

If you don't find what you're looking for, or if there's info that should be listed here, contact us.

If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.

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