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National Policy Council Amplifies Guidance for Child Welfare Agencies in Preventing Human Trafficking in Foster Care

By  AbbyShuler  –  Jan 20, 2023  |  Filed under Editorial

“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...

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Sex trafficking

Running Out of Time: Helping Foster Youth Like Me Get Back on Track

By  APetite1  –  Sep 29, 2021  |  Filed under Youth Perspective

I’m trying to connect with several hundred young people who experienced foster care in my state. Unless I reach them in the next day, I won’t be able to help...

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Extension to age 21
Homelessness
Independent living
Transition (aging out)
Well-being

Older Youth Pandemic Relief: Housing Assistance for Youth with Experience in Foster Care During the Pandemic and Recovery

By  dominiquefreeman  –  May 13, 2021  |  Filed under Public Policy

On May 12th, 2021, FosterClub and Youth Law Center hosted a webinar with the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare focused on states and jurisdictions, and tribes can maximize...

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Entering foster care
Extension to age 21
Homelessness
Housing
Transition (aging out)
Well-being

Program Instructions Released for Older Youth Pandemic Relief

By  APetite1  –  Mar 10, 2021  |  Filed under Public Policy

On March 9, 2021, the federal Children's Bureau released ACYF-CB-PI-21-05: Guidance and instruction related to the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, Division X of the Consolidated...

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Extension to age 21
Higher education
Homelessness
Independent living
Rights in foster care
Transition (aging out)