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WEBPsychosocial issues rooted in family dysfunction are prevalent among youth in foster care and while the statistics for long-term outcomes for young adults raised in foster care are …

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Foster Youth Mental Health Policy Brief

WEBPolicy Brief & Legislative Recommendations The Future of Behavioral Health Services for Youth with Foster Care Experience Emma Buckland Young, Angelique Day, Charles E. …

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Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Announces New …

WEBBeginning in January, the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth (CCFY) will be co-chaired by Congressmembers Gwen Moore (D-WI), Don Bacon (R-NE), Sydney Kamlager (D …

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Rebecca Louve Yao

WEBA strong communicator, Rebecca has been able to successfully create bridges between foster youth and policymakers. Prior to joining NFYI, she was a social worker in Solano …

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There are 10,000 kids in foster care in Maricopa County …

WEBYou don't need to be a foster parent and take a child in 24/7, or adopt a child in foster care to make a difference. You can mentor them for as little as eight hours a month, and …

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Huyanna Clearwater

WEBHuyanna is an experienced advocate, consultant, and policy advisor from Maine. Huyanna is First Nations: Cree and raised by the Wabanaki community. Driven by their life …

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I’m a former foster child and Florida’s system needs to be

WEBNFYI member Japheth Kariuki wrote a powerful opinion piece that was published by the USA Today Network urging child welfare officials to rewire their thinking and recognize …

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Aging Out of Foster Care Makes Eating Right a Challenge

WEBThe Foyer Program serves young people who have aged out of foster care but would benefit from additional education, employment and skill-building services at special …

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51 Useful Aging Out of Foster Care Statistics

WEBAs the statistics show, many foster kids are aging out of the system and have nowhere to turn. More than 23,000 children will age out of the US foster care system every year. …

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California law affirms gender-related care for foster youth

WEBA new California law signed Friday by Gov. Jerry Brown ensures access to counseling, hormone treatment and surgery for transgender foster youth. The bill “will empower …

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