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At the 2025 National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) Conference, FosterClub Lived Experience (LEx) Leader Franz (he/him) joined on a powerful panel titled “ Representing Immigrant Children & Families...
Permanence
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Jarl Mohn didn’t start life with a big safety net. Born in the 1950s and raised in foster care in Pennsylvania, he knows what it's like to grow up without...
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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...
Transition (aging out)
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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...
Entering foster care
Mental health
Transition (aging out)
Well-being
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Recently, National Foster Youth & Alumni Policy Council (NPC) members presented priorities on foster youth mental health and well-being to healthcare professionals from the University of Nevada, Reno/Renown Children’s Hospital...
Mental health
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Real system change takes collaboration across youth, caregivers, and professionals. In partnership with Casey Child and Family Services (CFS), FosterClub is proud to announce the Standing Work Group (SWG), a...
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Are you a young person age 18-26 who has made positive impact on your community through volunteerism, leadership, or in other ways? Did you experience foster care? If you answer...
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Right now, a bill in the Senate could take away important support for young people who’ve been in foster care. Here’s what’s happening: There’s currently a rule that lets people...
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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...
Extension to age 21
Transition (aging out)
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