Our Impact on Legislation
Success Stories
It's a wonderful feeling when our efforts make a brighter day for a child in care. Along the way, we've kept track of how we're helping, and how we have made a difference in the lives of foster families. We've also collected some more personal thank-yous from children in care and the amazing social workers and staff that work closely with them. We're delighted to share some of our success and their feedback with you.
House Bill 1313
This calls for the extension of foster care to age 23.Currently 20% of youth ageing out of foster care are immediately homeless. 18 months past their 21st birthday 40% become homeless.This bill helps to secure the safety of these young adults aging out of foster care. This will allow more time for agencies and organizations to better prepare this population to become productive members of their communities. The budget for this bill also includes the additional staffing needed to serve the population.
House Bill 700
This bill is an extension of the tuition bill from 2019. It adds room and board year-round, changes the age of foster care at the time of graduation to age 14, and requires each college to appoint a liaison at each school to provide resources and guidance for youth in foster care. She also changed the wording from colleges "may" to "shall" provide.
"You have put smiles on the faces of our children in foster care, as well as made our jobs easier. Thank you for being a champion for our kids."
"Thank you for providing us with art camp. I learned how to use an air brush, make beautiful spray paint art, and pottery. Also, thank you for surf camp. I loved it!"
"Our kids had the best time [on the field trip] and are still talking about it. It was and is incredibly kind for you guys to take such good care of them."
"You have touched my heart and truly blessed our family with a triple stroller. I will be forever grateful for this gift. Having three children under the age of 4 can sometimes be challenging. With the stroller, it takes away a little bit of the challenge."
"You have put smiles on the faces of our children in foster care, as well as made our jobs easier. Thank you for being a champion for our kids."
"Thank you for the trip to summer camp! It was so fun!"
"So proud of all you do for foster children. Keep up the great work"
"I just wanted to say thank you for the guitar and all its equipment... I also appreciate the Logan's card!"
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