Celebrating 25 Years of FosterClub!

 

 

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The latest news about what our Lived Experience Leaders are doing, latest projects, and the child welfare landscape.

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All Stars 2024
We’re super excited to announce that we’ve welcomed 16 amazing young leaders as our 2024 FosterClub AllStar Interns! These awesome individuals have been through foster care themselves and are ready...
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Meet Our Awesome LEx Leaders
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FosterClub Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders are making a big impact by sharing their stories and ideas to help make foster care better. Their insights on how to offer better support...
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APHSA Photo
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From left: Lived Experience Leader (LEx) Leader Shimaine Holley (age 26, 12 years in Texas and Georgia’s foster care systems), FosterClub Senior Policy Manager Angel Petite (D.C.), LEx LeaderJamarri Kane-White...
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Books+Movies+Shows
Foster care is often misunderstood. Many people wrongly believe that young people in foster care are "bad kids," when in reality, they're just kids facing a really tough time. Broaden...
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Queer in Care MeetUp on June 6
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...
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Who Should Receive Social Security Benefits for Youth in Foster Care?
Casey Family Programs, the Children’s Bureau, and Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders shined a light on a social security benefits issue in a webinar hosted by American Public Human Services Association...
Rights in foster care
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Free Download: FosterClub’s Proclamation Guide
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people in foster care? We have a great opportunity for you to get involved and raise...
Education
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Oregon Teen Retreat
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...
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...
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