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September has been a busy month for us. We’re putting the final touches on our virtual, interactive event on October 3rd. We’d love to see... Read More

Message from the Executive Director For the past few months, NFYI has been filling your inbox with invitations to virtual town halls with members of... Read More

One thing not readily understood by others is the intimate nature in which we black foster youth have been hyper-aware and subjected to the presence... Read More

An Update from Executive Director Sally Fairman About How NFYI is Shifting to Support Current/Former Foster Youth During the Coronavirus Crisis I hope you’re staying... Read More

A Message from NFYI About Coronavirus In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, I am humbled to see the incredible dedication of our health professionals... Read More

Quote of the Month: “We know the different cracks we need to fill. Let us be the hammer to be able to break the cycle.” -- Jose Canizal, NFYI Organizing Intern, speaking at the announcement of the LA County Youth Advisory...

As human beings we are all connected, and you just want to help in any way you can. I haven’t been through any of the... Read More

“…we young people are unstoppable.” – Greta Thunberg Activist, organizer, and TIME’s Person of the Year Message from the Executive Director: Thank you, thank you, thank... Read More

Headlines: Message from the Executive Director Fostering Grassroots Change Fostering Community Change Fostering Nationwide Change Fostering Youth-Led Change   Quote of the Month “I’m going to have two jobs, [be]... Read More

Headlines: Message from the Executive Director Fostering Organizational Change Fostering Federal Change Fostering Youth-Led Change Fostering Supportive Change Fostering Policy Change   Quote of the... Read More

Headlines: Message from the Executive Director Fostering a Legacy of Change Fostering Grassroots Change Fostering Youth-Led Change Fostering Policy Change Fostering Thoughtful Change   Quote... Read More

Headlines: Message from the New Executive Director Fostering Organizational Change Fostering Growing Change Fostering Youth-Led Change Current and Upcoming Programs   Quote of the Month:... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Interim Executive Director The Leadership Corps Takes Action in the Mid-West DCFS Acting Director Visits NFYI NFYI Salutes Kinship Caregivers Youth Highlights... Read More

What’s Inside… Leadership Corps Retreat National Foster Youth Needs Assessment Survey Shadow Day is Approaching! Christmas with Karen Bass Youth Spotlight: Christopher Mundy Leadership Corps... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director Dr. Phil Spotlights Foster Care Leadership Corps Retreat Leadership Corps Moving On Newest Team Member: George Final Thoughts... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director A Virtual Recap of 2016 Final Thoughts A Note From Our Executive Director Happy New Year to all!... Read More

NOVEMBER 29TH IS “​GIVING TUESDAY​”​ – BE A PART OF IT!!! Let us hear from you – November 29 is #GivingTuesday – an International Day... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director Proposition HHH HAC “Teaches” at USC NFYI Leaders Moving Up Final Thoughts A Note From Our Executive Director... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director Foster Youth SPEAKOUT: HOMELESSNESS Final Thoughts A Note From Our Executive Director Foster Youth SPEAKOUT: HOMELESSNESS Final Thoughts... Read More

Dear Friends, Now that Congress is back in session, we have another opportunity to pass the Family First Act before the end of the year.... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director NFYI Goes to Community Coalition Power Fest Homelessness Action Committee The Biggest Challenge to a Foster Youth’s Education... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director NFYI Goes to the CYC Conference Summer Open House for NFYI Youth Leadership Corps Job Shadow Celebration Upcoming... Read More

June Newsletter http://us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a956984c1ed8535b190518565&id=5cbd53d98b&e=27594e839c Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director Congressional Shadow Day Exciting News: The Family First Prevention Act Final Thoughts A Note From... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director Tennessee Listening Tour NFYI’s Evening of Learning and Celebration Los Angeles City Council Presentation PSA on the Dr.Phil... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director Compassionate Schools Congressional Dinner DC Shadow Day Leadership Corps Movement Building Webinar Job Cohort IX and Internships Final... Read More

Headlines: A Note From Our Executive Director The Deadline to Apply for the DC Foster Youth Congressional Shadow Program is Friday, March 18 Congressional Dinner... Read More

It’s Fall! Leaves are changing colors, days are cooling off, and children are choosing costumes. Fortunately, there are no tricks here at NFYI. In fact,... Read More