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Focus: Foster Children, Transition Age Youth
Event May 16th Van Nuys, California
Kids in the Spotlight Kids In The Spotlight's 1st Annual Resource Fair

KITS is hosting its 1st Annual Foster Care Awareness Month Resource Fair providing education, finance, self care, and housing resources.

Focus: Transition Age Youth
Resource February 2025 - May 30th 2025 (Early Admissions: March 28th, Priority Selection April 25th) Nationwide
Foster Love $10,000 American Industries Trade Scholarship

Provides up to $10,000 for students pursuing trade or vocational education. Trade careers are in high demand, and this scholarship helps cover tuition, tools, and certification costs to ensure students have everything they need to excel.

Focus: Transition Age Youth
Resource Open priority enrollment: February 3–March 3, 2025 Hybrid | Los Angeles
Better Youth AIM-N-INSPIRE 2025 Application NOW OPEN!

The Better Youth team invites youth to apply to our 2025 AIM-N-Inspire registered pre-apprenticeship program! AIM-N-Inspire is a hybrid media arts lab for foster/TAYA + system impacted youth ages 17-24.

Our 3 training tracks are Animation, Interactive Gaming, + Film + TV!
Our program scholarship is valued at $12,000!
We offer:
• Professional Development
• Media Arts Training
• Mentorship
• Paid Stipends
• Social Support Services (Food, technology, wellness, transportation + housing)

Focus: Foster Children, Transition Age Youth
Volunteer Opportunity March 10 - 16, 2025 Woodcreek, Texas
Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) Volunteer at PEAKS Camp to Give Children in Foster Care a Unique Outdoor Camp Experience

Since 1984, TNOYS and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services have hosted PEAKS Camp to give kids in foster care what is often their only chance for a traditional camp experience. Volunteers are essential to the camp’s success: they help lead traditional camp activities such as crafts and sports and support a curriculum that has helped thousands of youth prepare to age out of foster care and into adulthood.

Focus: Transition Age Youth
Event Thursday, November 21, 2024 5pm - 7pm 640 GA-138, Riverdale, GA 30274
NB2FS (No Boundaries 2 Foster Success) Housing Workshop

Young adults who will be or who have recently aged out of foster care can meet with mentors to apply for housing vouchers and education assistance.

Focus: Transition Age Youth
Resource Ongoing Virtual
Children's Aid Society of Alabama Supportive Services for Alabama's Youth in Foster Care Ages 14 – 21

Independent Living is a vital program in Alabama aimed at empowering youth in foster care aged 14 to 21 as they transition into independent adulthood. Through a comprehensive range of services, including educational and vocational resources, mentorship programs, and engaging activities such as annual camps, Independent Living equips these young individuals with the essential skills and support they need to thrive on their own. By fostering independence, resilience, and a sense of community, Independent Living is instrumental in guiding these youth towards a brighter and more secure future beyond the foster care system.

Focus: Foster Children, Foster Parents
Resource Ongoing Virtual
Children's Aid Society of Alabama Free Adoption Support and Services (Alabama) and FREE Training (Available Nationwide)

Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC) is a compassionate and dedicated resource for families navigating the adoption journey in Alabama. Whether you’re considering adoption, in the process, or have already welcomed a child into your home, APAC offers a supportive network and a wealth of services to guide you every step of the way. From educational resources, training events, to emotional support, APAC is committed to empowering families and ensuring every child finds a loving and nurturing forever home. With their expertise and unwavering commitment, APAC is a beacon of hope for families across Alabama, fostering brighter futures and stronger bonds through the transformative power of adoption.

Focus: Foster Children, Foster Parents, Transition Age Youth
Resource Ongoing Virtual
LiquiDonate Free In-Kind Donations Available to 501c3 Organizations

LiquiDonate is a new company that helps nonprofits access free items from businesses and retailers. We move excess inventory and returns from retailers to nonprofits, who can then share their items with their clients and community. We support the foster care community through in-kind donations, including bedding, clothing, mattresses, home goods, toys, and more. Learn More.

Focus: Foster Children, Transition Age Youth
Resource Ongoing Florida
FosterPower FosterPower

FosterPower is a movement to improve the lives and futures of youth in Florida’s foster care system by creating access to information on their benefits, protections, and legal rights. Information is available on the FosterPower website, mobile app, and video series. Learn more about FosterPower.

Focus: Foster Children
Resource Ongoing Nationwide, Virtual
Foster Love Back 2 School Packs for Foster Youth

Foster Love’s Back 2 School Pack program provides youth in foster care with brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies. Learn more about Back 2 School Packs for Foster Youth.

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