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...
2018 Foster Care Alumni of America Scholarship! At Foster Care Alumni of America, we believe in all people from foster care. That is why we launched a scholarship program for foster care alumni 25 and over, to help fill a gap in educational opportunities for older...
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...
[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...
Foster Alumni and the Holidays, an Interview with Carolyn Solomon Here in FCAA, we understand the impact the holidays can have on our friends and family. To honor this time of year for all of our alumni, we'd like to highlight a member who's found ways to...
From Foster to Fostering A Personal Journey from Foster Kid to Adoptive Mother Foster Care Alumnus Kay Beckman Part II of II Click here if you missed Part I. [caption id="attachment_6480" align="alignleft" width="300"] Meet the Beckman Family. Photo by Sandi K Robb.[/caption] I can confidently say, the one thing that I wish...
From Foster to Fostering A Personal Journey from Foster Kid to Adoptive Mother by Foster Care Alumnus Kay Beckman Part I of II [caption id="attachment_6474" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo of Kay with her son, Kilian. Photo by Sandi K Robb[/caption] I was just shy of two years old when my parents...
