In coordination with the Congressional Equality Caucus, National Foster Youth Institute and Family Equality are hosting a Congressional Issue Briefing on the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act.
Opening remarks will be provided by Representative Danny K. Davis, and Representative Angie Craig, original authors of the legislation. This event will include a remarkable set of panelists representing a range of experience and service to ensure the child welfare system is indiscriminate with its support for the nation’s foster youth. Panelists include:
This event will be hosted by NFYI board member Nii-Quartelai Quartey, a nationally respected social impact advocate who was recently awarded the 2021 Black LGBTQ+ Champion Recognition Award from Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Please join NFYI, Family Equality, Lambda Legal, and Representatives Danny K. Davis and Angie Craig for this special event.
The National Foster Youth Institute is a youth development organization that lifts up foster youth voices to transform the child welfare system.
