Statement: Responsibility to all foster youth, regardless of status
Statement from NFYI: Agencies have a responsibility to foster youth, regardless of immigration status The National Foster Youth Institute is deeply concerned by reports that young people in foster care are possibly being detained by federal immigration authorities, and that some of their caregivers are being targeted as well. When the government places a child […]
Press Release: Foster Youth Share with Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mariah Craven | [email protected] Foster Youth Leaders Head to Washington, D.C. to Share Lived Experience and Policy Recommendations with Congress Foster Youth Activists From 16 States Share Personal Stories and Learn About Life in Congress WASHINGTON, DC — On June 12, young adults from across the country will be in Washington, […]
Idaho Invests $23M in Foster Care — NFYI Applauds Move
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2025 Contact: Mariah Craven [email protected] National Foster Youth Institute Applauds Idaho’s $23 Million Investment in Foster Care and Family Preservation Washington, DC — The National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) commends Idaho for taking a significant step forward in supporting foster youth and families through the passage of Senate Bill 1208. […]
Miami Herald explores the challenges for Transition Age Youth
Life can be hard after leaving Florida foster care. These places offer soft place to land Samantha Roberts, center, the Miami shelter manager, talks with Bianca, left, and Jada, right, who are staying at Miami Bridge Youth and Family Services, participate in various activities on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Miami, Fla. Miami Bridge is […]
National Foster Youth Institute Welcomes Judge Songhai Armstead to the Board of Directors
Judge Songhai Armstead Joins Board of Directors at National Foster Youth Institute Brings Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Experience to the Role LOS ANGELES, CA — Retired LA Superior Court Judge Songhai Armstead joins the Board of Directors at the National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI), bringing both lived and professional experience in the child welfare […]
Foster Youth Votes are Foster Youth Power — Get Out The Vote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2024 Contact: Crystal Patterson | [email protected] Foster Youth Votes are Foster Youth Power — Get Out The Vote The November 5, 2024 election is almost here, and as civically engaged foster youth activists, we know how important it is to be heard on Election Days and every day in between. […]
Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day Brings Foster Youth Voices to Congress
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2024 Contact: Crystal Patterson | [email protected] Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day Brings Foster Youth Voices to Congress The National Foster Youth Institute’s Annual Congressional Shadow Day Looks to Raise Awareness of Child Welfare System Washington, D.C. – Congress will welcome nearly 40 current and former foster youth to Capitol Hill […]
National Foster Youth Institute Statement on Doe v. Abbott Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2024 Contact: Mariah Craven | [email protected] National Foster Youth Institute Statement on Doe v. Abbott Ruling Ruling Protects Transgender Children & Parents in Texas A three-judge panel of the Third District of the Texas Court of Appeals today ruled favorably on its review of the TROs that had previously been […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman Honored as the National Foster Youth Institute’s Champion of Children & Youth Award Recipient
Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman Honored as the National Foster Youth Institute’s Champion of Children & Youth Award Recipient LADF invests $25K in Local Youth Development Nonprofit Helping to Lift up Foster Youth Voices LOS ANGELES (March 8, 2024) – Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman was honored with the National Champion […]
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to Present Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman with National Foster Youth Institute’s Champion of Youth & Children Award
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to Present Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman with National Foster Youth Institute’s Champion of Youth & Children Award Award to Recognize Whiteman’s Efforts to Support VulnerableYouth LOS ANGELES (March 1, 2024) – On March 2, the National Foster Youth Institute and the los Angeles Dodgers Foundation will host […]