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The FosterClub AllStar Internship was founded on the belief that young people who have lived experience in foster care are the best positioned to impact their peers in foster care, and to become change agents to improve the foster care system. AllStars are recognized as leaders on a national scale, and their stories continue to affect policy and practice, significantly improving the lives of youth still in care.

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JBAY Recruiting Youth Advocates for 2026: Applications Due December 17

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JBAY Recruiting Youth Advocates for 2026: Applications Due December 17

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Please click the link to complete this form.

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Designing a Strengths Building Program to Support Families in Reunification Listening Sessions

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Designing a Strengths Building Program to Support Families in Reunification Listening Sessions

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Meeting Registration - Zoom

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2026 Los Angeles County Commission for Women Resilience Scholarship Application

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2026 Los Angeles County Commission for Women Resilience Scholarship Application

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2026 Los Angeles County Commission for Women Resilience Scholarship Application

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Antelope Valley Community Resource Guide

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Antelope Valley Community Resource Guide

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Check out this design designed by Topanga Ronan.

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LA County Dept of Arts and Culture Internship Opportunities

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Events — Make Good

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Transitional Housing Placement Program - Nonminor Dependent (THPP-NMD)

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Transitional Housing Placement Program - Nonminor Dependent (THPP-NMD)

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Transitional Housing Placement Program-NMD - ILP Online

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Transitional Housing Placement Program-NMD - ILP Online

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Los Angeles County Departrment of Children and Family Services - Steps to Independent Living Website

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Request a Home Creation - A Sense of Home

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We're looking for passionate foster youth leaders to become advocates for change in the foster care system. As a youth advocate, you'll have the opportunity to engage with policymakers, participate in advocacy events, and make your voice heard on issues that matter to you and your peers. Training and support are provided for all new advocates.

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Beyond The System is a great opportunity for foster youth in high school and post-secondary education to explore creative writing, receive feedback from judges, and potentially earn a monetary award ($250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place winners in each age category). For the most updated information, please navigate to the LinkTree here and follow @bey.ondthesystem on Instagram. More specifics, such as the writing prompt, page limit, AI use, and judging rubric, can be found on the website. Please make sure participants review these guidelines!

High school and post-secondary students that are interested in submitting to the contest should fill out the interest form here. Future emails regarding contest deadlines and reminders will be sent to the respondents of the form. The contest runs from 4/3 to 5/20, and the winners will be announced on 6/20. Students can submit their writing pieces at this link.

Additionally, if you would like to spread the word about the contest (which is always appreciated!), I’ve also pasted below a copy of our digital flyer for an easy and quick way to share details.

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Beyond the System | Instagram | Linktree

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A writing contest for foster youth to share their stories and explore writing

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Your story deserves to be heard at the highest levels of government!

The Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program is a 3-month paid opportunity for youth 16-26 to learn how to effectively advocate to lawmakers. Virtual. Part-time. Designed BY and FOR young people

Level up your skills, expand your network, and create change in your community!

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Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program

The Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program (OYCL) is a three-month paid fellowship for youth ages 16 to 26 to equip them with the skills and tools they need to directly advocate to lawmakers.

Congressional Liaisons will join online trainings twice a month, participate in short assignments and check-ins, and share their experiences with each other as they learn to be advocates for themselves and their communities, speaking up on behalf of Opportunity Youth to hold politicians accountable to the communities they serve.

This virtual, part-time program was designed with and for Opportunity Youth to level up their advocacy skills and connect to others working for more equitable access to opportunity.

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Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Application - The Reconnecting Youth Campaign

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The Opportunity Youth Congressional Liaison Program (OYCL) is a three-month paid fellowship for youth ages 16 to 26 to equip them with the skills and tools they need to directly advocate to lawmakers. Congressional Liaisons will join online trainings twice a month, participate in short assignments and check-ins, and share their experiences with each other as they learn to be advocates for themselves and their communities, speaking up on behalf of Opportunity Youth to hold politicians accountable to the communities they serve.

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FosterPower | Improve the Lives & Futures of Youth in Foster Care

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FosterPower is a movement to improve the lives and futures for youth in foster care in Florida by creating access to information for youth in foster care on their benefits, protections, and legal rights.

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Volunteer Opportunities with Local Nonprofits

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Volunteer Opportunities with Local Nonprofits

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Make a difference in the foster youth community by volunteering with local nonprofits. From event planning to peer mentoring, there are numerous ways to contribute and gain valuable experience. Visit our website to explore current volunteer openings and find out how you can get involved.

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Volunteers are our allies!California Youth Connection (CYC) is a statewide foster youth empowerment and advocacy organization that is guided, focused, and driven by current and former foster youth,...

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Who can contact the Ombudsperson's office?

What can I contact the Ombudsperson's office about?

You can contact us about issues related to foster youth rights, care, placement, and services. You can also contact us if you need help finding resources or if you are a former foster youth who needs a verification letter (sometimes called a dependency letter or ward of the court letter) . We can also answer your questions about foster care .

Is my call to the Ombudsperson's office confidential?

If there is an immediate safety issue, we may also make a report to the appropriate agencies such as the county's Child Protective Services agency or the Community Care Licensing Division. If this happens, we will discuss this with you.

What happens after I contact the Ombudsperson's office?

What is outside the role of the Ombudsperson's office?

We cannot change court orders .

We cannot fire or change social workers.

We cannot investigate claims of child abuse or neglect.

We cannot investigate complaints about judges , attorneys, or law enforcement .

We cannot provide legal advice.

We cannot investigate issues related to child custody, child support, and family court.

*The OFCO is not an emergency intervention service. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of a child, call your county Child Protection Services or local law enforcement.

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CYC Community E-Bulletin | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

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Home - Affordable and Accessible Housing Registry - City of Los Angeles

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LA Meeting Link (first and third weeks in the month) 

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LA Meeting Link (first and third weeks in the month) 

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These are the 2 and 4 Wednesdays of the Month. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqDVyNkW6_jxuID4VaQwf5VyCVan2o5Q/view?usp=drive_link

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