Youth Perspective

Just ask Google. Youth share everything everywhere. I chat, post, blog, and message. When we want to know something, we google, Facebook, and search. Every bill I have, my work, my education, and everything I care about is in my back pocket on my cell and comes by email, an app, text notification, or through social media. One thing that...

Two members of the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council traveled to Denver in mid- July, connecting with state legislators for the National Conference of State Legislatures first ever Child Welfare Fellows Program.

Kodi Baughman and Latasha Fuller joined 22 legislators from 17 states, offering their expertise - both personal and professional--as legislators expanded their knowledge and understanding of...

Noel Anaya, a foster alumni and staff person at Youth Radio, wrote an article highlighting the similarities between foster youth and immigrant families being separated. Anaya shares his personal experiences with familial separation, and speaks to the challenges that come with being a child navigating the legal system.
Read Noel's article here: http://youthradio.org/journalism/todays-family-reunification-deadline-sh...

There are great trees filled with leaves that are very beautiful, gorgeous, and precious. Each leaf is shaped uniquely, and it is astounding to notice how, although they are each different, they complement one another with their different shapes and colors. Together this leafy family makes a smart, funny, engaging, and beautiful display. When winter comes, all the leaves begin...

I do not let money stand in my way and neither should you. Health care and educational funding should be available for everyone, including foster youth, until age 26. As foster youth, we are like all youth: anxious to be out and on our own. However, there are multiple benefits we can lose by leaving care just a few days...

People say, “brothers are forever." That they will, “always be by your side, no matter what.” Of course that's what they say; it's just hard to believe. It's hard to believe when your brother is on the other side of the state. I am 18 years old and have been separated from my brother for almost half my life. Growing...