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...
A message from the FCAA National Board of Directors: Background: The FCAA National Board of Directors is composed of a diverse group of professionals who have a wide variety of previous exposure to, and life experiences within, the child welfare system, including foster care. Based on...
[caption id="attachment_6767" align="aligncenter" width="502"] On July 29th, Jamerika will compete for the National Ms. USA Ambassador title in Tampa, FL.[/caption] I first learned about pageants from watching Miss America. I admired the sparkly gowns, polished on-stage answers and bright stage lights. I too felt like I could...
