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In December 2019, Members of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council submitted comments in response to a proposed rule change from HHS ( RIN 0991-AC16, 84 Fed...

LGBTQ+ & Two-Spirit youth
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JOB NOTICE: Policy Specialist - 2 Positions Available Looking for a role where you can contribute to changing life in foster care for young people across the country? Consider joining...

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Part of the DC Comic universe, Shazam!’s main character, Billy Batson, is a foster kid. What this movie gets right is a nuanced portrayal of all the ins and outs...

Family relationships
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We've made some changes to the All-Star Program Coordinator application this year. If you are thinking, "Resume?! What if I haven't made one before? What if I don't have any...

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Watch this 30-min video which briefly discusses the proposed new rule at Health and Human Services (HHS). The new rule aims to take away protections provided to certain groups. We...

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INTERNSHIP NOTICE: Policy Program Support Intern Looking for an internship where you can contribute to changing life in foster care for young people across the country? Consider joining the team...

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This is an opportunity to hear first-hand from young people who experienced foster care and learn ways to improve practice and policy to better serve young people, their families, and...

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FosterClub and Foster Care Alumni of America are pleased to invite you to a webinar hosted by the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council to discuss improving prevention...

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On October 1st, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council released a new statement: " A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities...

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Hi, everyone! My name is Sara Matthews. I am a rising fourth-year at the University of Chicago majoring in Public Policy with a focus in health policy and human rights...

Health care
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