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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

MIH@collegesuccessfoundation.org

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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ilskids@dshs.wa.gov

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

Youth or Alumni Group

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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WA.Chapter@fostercarealumni.org

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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annie@mockingbirdsociety.org

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

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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.