Established in 2007, the Ohio chapter continues to grow.

Our 2009 accomplishments included the following:

• Testifying before Ohio legislators, in the House, Senate and HB 1 conference committee, regarding the loss of state Independent Living Funds.
• Visiting various counties to build youth advisory boards.
• Co-hosting the youth track of the NACAC conference.
• Sharing foster care alumni insights nationally and locally, including the American Adoption Conference, DC visits hosted by Casey Family Programs and NACAC, the Ohio Summit on Children, and the 30th anniversary of Chafee funding.
• Hosting two FCAA reunions, one in Cincinnati during Foster Care Month, and one during Thanksgiving, attended by Ohio First Lady, Frances Strickland.

Our members were honored in the following capacities:

• Adrian McLemore and Cedric Riley were named 2009 FosterClub All-Stars.
• Doris Edelmann received the 2009 Brother Ray Fitz Award.
• Lisa Dickson received the FCAA Volunteer of the Year Award for Transformation
• The Ohio chapter was nominated for a national award based on our advocacy efforts.

Please visit our website at: www.fcaa-oh.org or our blog at: http://ohiofostercarealumni.blogspot.com/ to learn more about our chapter, or email us at OHchapter@fostercarealumni.org