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Promotional graphic titled "The TAY Playbook: Your Power Tool for Change" on a teal background. Features two document mockups — the front cover of "Improving Outcomes for Young Adults and the Systems that Serve Them: A Playbook of Best Practices," published by APHSA, FosterClub, and Youth Villages, showing a group of diverse young adults; and an interior page titled "A How-To Guide for Lived Experience Leaders."

Show Up Ready: Two Tools for Foster Youth Advocates

By System Change Team – Mar 30, 2026

If you missed the Playbook advocacy workshops, this is for you. Dreams, hobbies, and connections shouldn’t stop at the door of the foster care system. But, when you’re worried about

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Policy News: CONNECT Act

By System Change Team – Mar 30, 2026 | Filed under Public Policy

Being in foster care can feel lonely. The system often fails to prioritize helping young people build strong, lasting connections: people who will show up for them no matter what

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How to Support Foster Youth While Shopping at Walmart

By Fundraising Team – Mar 17, 2026

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FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, is making it easier than ever for shoppers to support foster youth through everyday purchases. Through Walmart’s Spark Good program...

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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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Alpha Xi Delta Chapter Raises $2,411 for Foster Youth Through “Xi Man” Philanthropy Event

By Fundraising Team – Mar 9, 2026

Members of Alpha Xi Delta Chapter at Monmouth University recently hosted their annual “Xi Man” philanthropy event, raising $2,411 in support of FosterClub through the sorority’s Kindly Hearts Initiative. “Xi...

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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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Alpha Xi Delta Raises $350,000 for FosterClub Through National Partnership

By Fundraising Team – Mar 2, 2026 | Filed under Announcements

In a powerful demonstration of compassion and commitment, Alpha Xi Delta has raised nearly $350,000 for FosterClub since the two organizations partnered together to support youth in and from foster

FosterClub Launches Birthday Buddy Initiative to Celebrate Youth in Foster Care

By Fundraising Team – Feb 25, 2026 | Filed under Announcements

On average, youth in foster care spend two birthdays in the system. For most people, birthdays mean cake, laughter, and feeling celebrated. But for many young people in foster care...