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Two young people sitting on steps of US Capital building. One wearing black outfit and one wearing blue sweater

Youth Voice in Action: Learning with CHCI Fellows

By  System Change Team  –  Mar 9, 2026  |  Filed under Public Policy
Policymakers, the elected officials and government staff who create laws and programs that affect everyday life, make important decisions that impact children, youth, and families across the country. Many Congressional
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Disproportionality
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
Workshop graphic titled “The TAY Playbook: Your Power Tool for Change.” Shows a young adult speaking at a meeting. Sessions offered March 24 and March 31, 4:00–5:30 PM PT. Includes image of the “Improving Outcomes for Young Adults” playbook.

Learn How to Use Your New Advocacy Tool

By  System Change Team  –  Mar 4, 2026  |  Filed under Events
Improving Outcomes for Young Adults and the Systems that Serve Them: A Playbook of Best Practices was created by young people with lived experience in foster care. Now is your
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Transition (aging out)
A group of eight diverse young people sit together outdoors, smiling and relaxed in casual clothing. Below the photo, text reads: “The Improving Outcomes Playbook is here with Youth Voices at the Center.” A green banner says, “Explore the solutions.” Logos for the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), FosterClub, and Youth Villages appear at the bottom.

New Resource to Improve Outcomes for Transition-Age Youth

By  System Change Team  –  Nov 24, 2025  |  Filed under Announcements
What if every person aging out of foster care had a stable home, a strong community and a plan? FosterClub is proud to partner with Youth Villages and American Public
What if every person aging out of foster care had a stable home, a strong community and a plan?
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Transition (aging out)
Group of FosterClub LEx Leaders wearing bright yellow shirts stand together behind a FosterClub table at the Daniel Memorial conference. The table is covered with FosterClub materials, including flyers, booklets, and buttons. The graphic text reads: ‘FosterClub Goes to Florida.’ A caption at the bottom says: ‘FosterClub LEx Leaders take the stage at Daniel Memorial.’ The background is bright yellow with abstract line patterns.

Youth Power on the National Stage: FosterClub at Daniel Memorial 2025

By  System Change Team  –  Sep 4, 2025  |  Filed under LEx Leadership
Nothing about us without us. That’s exactly how FosterClub is showing up at the Daniel Memorial 2025 Conference, with six Lived Experience (LEx) Leaders to spread the word about all...
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Transition (aging out)
A group photo of nine diverse young adults and two adult professionals smiling together in front of a colorful backdrop with balloons. Above the photo, text reads: “The National Collaborative for Transition-Age Youth.” Below the photo, large text asks, “Who is the Collaborative?”

Who is the National Collaborative for Transition-Age Youth?

By  System Change Team  –  Aug 13, 2025  |  Filed under LEx Leadership
If you’re a young person in foster care, or someone who works with them, you’ve probably heard the term “ aging out”. It’s the moment when a young person officially...
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Transition (aging out)
Collage of photos showing members of the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council in meetings, smiling in group selfies outdoors, and standing near the U.S. Capitol. Center text reads “Impact Pulse” with the Council’s logo.

Impact Pulse: NPC’s Immigrant Youth Priority Drives Research

By  System Change Team  –  Aug 1, 2025  |  Filed under Statistics and Research
Welcome to Impact Pulse – a new spotlight series from the National Foster Youth & Alumni Policy Council that highlights how Council priorities are making a real-world difference. In this...
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Entering foster care
Mental health
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
Young woman pointing to text reading "Extended Foster Care Survey!" Deadline is June 25, 2025.

Share Your Story in a New Survey Extended Foster Care

By  System Change Team  –  Jun 18, 2025  |  Filed under Polls & Surveys
If you’ve been in or are currently in Extended Foster Care (EFC), we want to hear your thoughts! Your story can help us make EFC better for all young people...
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Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
Two individuals stand on stairs at the CWLA 2025 conference. One wears a pink blouse and black pants, while the other wears a colorful striped shirt and black pants. Both are members of the National Collaborative for Transition Age Youth (NCTAY).

National Collaborative for Transition Age Youth at #CWLA2025

By  System Change Team  –  Apr 16, 2025  |  Filed under Events
Every year, the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) brings together people working to improve the foster care system — leaders, advocates, professionals, and those with lived experience. This year’s...
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Transition (aging out)