Child welfare systems do not collect post-secondary completion data for former foster youth. Despite the Chafee Program’s intent to prepare transitioning youth for self-sufficiency, states’ passage of extended foster care, and college tuition waivers, we are not collecting data that
The most manipulative people on earth are babies. They cry when they are hungry. They cry when they are wet. They cry when they want to be held. Babies manipulate us to get their needs met. Babies cry to survive. Youth
OVI is happy to provide monthly YOUTH WHISPERER blogs to support our colleagues working with transition-age foster youth. These blogs include highlights of the most recent research on transition age foster youth, success stories from the field, and principles of
One Voice IMPAACT is happy to provide monthly YOUTH WHISPERER blogs to support our colleagues working with transition age foster youth. These blogs will include highlights of the most recent research on transition age foster youth, success stories from the
One Voice IMPAACT is thrilled to provide monthly YOUTH WHISPERER blogs to support our colleagues working with transition age foster youth. These blogs will include highlights of the most recent research on transition age foster youth, success stories from the
It is time to listen to youth voices in the foster care system. We cannot improve the system without gathering feedback from the consumers of our programs. We MUST raise youth voice from a whisper to a thunderous roar. We MUST integrate lessons learned from their lived experience
On September 8, 2020, Selfless Love Foundation launched an innovative Life Skills Reimagined pilot for 110 youth in the foster care system. This online platform is revolutionizing education for youth and youth adults working towards self-sufficiency. Over the next nine
Throughout these uncertain times, foster youth are facing more barriers than ever before. With your support, here’s how Selfless Love Foundation has helped our youth since COVID-19: Delivering 200+ "You Matter Care Packages" filled with necessities, food, gift cards, and
