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 will be hosting a very special series of events on Capitol Hill.

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to celebrate policy milestones that have been spurred by youth advocacy

Help 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

2pm to 4pm

Room 902

Hart Senate Office Building

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

Join Us Virtually

*We have concluded registering in-person attendees for this event. If you are not already registered to attend in person, you can still register to join us virtually by clicking the button above.

Tuesday 12/10/24

Reception with Guest Speakers

5pm to 7pm

Room 2020

Rayburn House Office Building

The Reception will feature guest speakers, including lived experts, advocates, policymakers, philanthropy partners, researchers, and others. This event is open to all interested stakeholders.

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Wednesday 12/11/24

Policy “Lunch & Learn”

The Policy “Lunch & Learn” will bring 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 is invitation only.