The National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Policy Council Released "Breaking Barriers: 10 Pathways to a Thriving Life Beyond Foster Care." As a proud partner of the National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Policy Council (NPC), we are excited to share the release of the 10...
With critical decisions being made about the future of child welfare systems, the voices of foster care alumni are essential to ensuring policies reflect the real needs of those they impact. FCAA is excited to invite you to our monthly Policy & Advocacy Call –...
The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council were thrilled to meet with key stakeholders from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) this September! Commissioner Jones-Gaston, Associate Commissioner Schomburg and Dae’Shawn Nixon, Senior Advisor for Youth & Family Engagement had a conversation with us...
“From the moment a child is removed from their home, they often encounter their first interaction with law enforcement, setting a troubling precedent. As foster youth navigate these institutions, they encounter individuals who believe punitive consequences are an acceptable response to normal childhood and trauma-induced...
Every holiday season there are young people in foster care who experience the mixed feelings that are brought on by the complexity of enjoying the holidays while feeling unsettled in their lives, families, and communities. Needless to say, these experiences are very different from what...
Even after being placed with a family — or even when chosen — it is a struggle becoming comfortable with where you are. Without proper guidance or help, becoming a productive member of society can be one of the hardest things a foster care youth can...
11.28.2018 WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU! Dear Friend, A special greeting to express sincere gratitude for your confidence, support, and donations for our mission. We are deeply thankful for you! We know that at this time, holidays are hard for our alumni and youth in care across the nation....
Constance Iannetta of the FCAA National Board & Pennsylvania Chapter shares her kinship story in the September-October issue of Fostering Families Today. [caption id="attachment_6868" align="aligncenter" width="235"] Cover for September-October FFT Magazine.[/caption] "Simply put, I was terrified. Aside from the usual frazzled excitement that comes with being a...
FCAA Remembers George Sheldon [caption id="attachment_6843" align="alignleft" width="210"] Mr. George Sheldon, President/CEO at Our Kids of Miami-Dade and Monroe, Inc.[/caption] Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA), is the national voice for over 400,000 children living in foster care and nearly 12 million alumni, including 19 state chapters. ...
Abused and Neglected Kids Gain Access to Higher Education Under New Law CHICAGO-- Today, Governor Rauner signed HB 5122, a bipartisan bill that grants access to higher education for abused and neglected kids in Illinois. The new law means youth in care and former youth in...
