Foster Youth
AdoptUSKids helps foster and adoptive families whether you are just starting the process or have already adopted.
Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation entirely focused on foster care. Since 1966, they have worked to provide and improve—and ultimately prevent the need for—foster care in the United States. As advocates for change, they are committed to our 2020 Strategy – an ambitious yet attainable goal to safely reduce the number of children in foster care and improve the lives of those who remain in care.
CASA provides support and resources to foster children.
The FreeChild project gives young people in foster care a chance to make their concerns and ideas known to the world.
America’s College Fund for Foster Youth has dedicated themselves to supporting foster kids who have “aged out” or turned 18, but still need help.
FosterClub is a national network for young people in foster care and young foster care alumni. The site includes blogs from current foster youth, success stories from youth who have come out of the foster system as well as celebrities who faced foster care. It also provides a listing by state of contact information for professionals and hotlines.
generationOn is a global youth service movement that hopes to inspire all kids to make a positive impact on the world. generationOn gives children the opportunity to observe the issues in their community and then supplies them with the tools and resources they need to in order to become part of the solution. generationOn’s Learning To Give curriculum teaches the importance of volunteerism, civic engagement, and character building through service-learning.
The U.S. Department of health provides thousands of resources to anyone who needs information about foster care, homelessness in youth, or adoption.
A Home Within is dedicated to meeting the emotional needs of foster youth today.
The National Council for Adoption is committed to the belief that every child deserves a permanent family and has a mission to meet the diverse needs of adopted children.
The NFCC is a national partnership of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the lives of more than half a million children currently in the foster care system.
NFPA is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping foster parents achieve safety, permanence, and well-being for the children and youth in their care.