In the News
February 14, 2014
It's a good bet that most of the children caught up in prostitution and sex trafficking are part of the foster care system. A new bill would force states to identify victims and make better lives for foster kids.
May 31, 2013
On May 28th, Casey Family Programs welcomed a powerful group of child welfare leaders to its Seattle headquarters during a meeting billed as part of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth’s National Listening Tour.
May 30, 2013
On May 28th and 29th, former foster youth Mandy Urwiler attended the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth Listening Tour here in Seattle along with other youth and staff from the Mockingbird Society.
May 29, 2013
Congressman Jim McDermott, D-Wash., is co-hosting a forum Wednesday afternoon meant to discuss best practices and challenges in the state’s foster care system.
May 24, 2013
View photos of Simone Hines's shadow experience of Rep. Rangels office.
May 24, 2013
Auburn's Ryan Cummings represented Washington state at Tuesday's Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day in Washington, D.C.
May 22, 2013
Walnut Creek resident LaToya Brown had a busy day Tuesday: she met with Congressman George Miller, attended a full committee hearing with Education Secretary Arne Duncanl, and conferred with top White House administrators regarding her life experiences and her policy ideas.
May 21, 2013
Several Florida former foster youth are joining dozens of foster youth from around the country on Capitol Hill to shadow U.S. lawmakers. Members of Congress will be paired with the youth, who are 18-22 years old, on Tuesday morning.
May 21, 2013
Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) participated in the Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day which is held annually to help youths explore career paths that interest them. Rep. Vargas is spending the day with a San Diego foster youth who would like to learn about Congress.
May 13, 2013
Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif), co-founder of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, offered a simple message for the guests. “People always ask me what we can do for foster kids,” she says. “It’s simple. What would you do for your own kids?”