Showcasing 25 Years of Youth-Driven Advocacy

Improving Outcomes & Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults in Foster Care

A two-day event on Capitol Hill, hosted by 13 collaborating organizations

On December 10th and 11th, 2024, the leaders of today’s advocacy movement for youth in foster care and those who’ve transitioned from foster care to adulthood hosted a very special series of events on Capitol Hill.

You joined us

to celebrate policy milestones that have been spurred by youth advocacy

You Helped us

showcase policy changes that are still needed to promote healing, family connections, and opportunities for all youth who experience foster care

Tuesday 12/10/24

Celebration and Policy Discussion

Hart Senate Office Building

The Celebration and Policy Discussion showcased policy achievements spurred by youth-driven advocacy over the past 25 years and elevated issues relevant for today’s policy discussions This event was open to all interested stakeholders.

Tuesday 12/10/24

Receptions with Guest Speakers

Senate-side Reception:

Dirksen Senate Office Building

House-side Reception:

Rayburn House Office Building

The Receptions featured guest speakers, including lived experts, advocates, policymakers, philanthropy partners, researchers, and others. This event was open to all interested stakeholders.

Wednesday 12/11/24

Policy “Lunch & Learn”

The Policy “Lunch & Learn” brought together key congressional staff with advocates from their districts to discuss how federal policies are working or not working to promote better outcomes and opportunities for young people experiencing foster care. This event was by invitation only.