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...
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...
Survey Results: Supports for a Successful Return Home In March, we asked you to help the National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Policy Council gather information on reunification services for alumni. We sent out a survey called "Reunification Survey: Supports for a Successful Return Home." The Council...
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...
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...
June 23, 2018 NATIONAL VOICE OF ALUMNI TAKES STAND ON PARENT/CHILD SEPARATION A message from the Foster Care Alumni of America National Board of Directors The Foster Care Alumni of America National Board of Directors is composed of a diverse group of professionals who have a wide variety...
