PUBLICATIONS
Housing Stability for all: Findings and recommendations from current and former california foster youth
2,115 foster youth emancipated from California’s foster care system in 2020. CYC members conducted a participatory action research project to measure the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on these youth’s lives. Read their findings and recommendations for youth-centered change!
No Stigma No Barriers
Check out our reports from the No Stigma No Barriers project, conducted in collaboration with Youth in Mind, Young Mind’s Advocacy, and VOICES.
FOSTER POWER: A CURRICULUM FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION
Check out Foster Power, a collaboration between CYC, Foster Youth in Action, and SOUL School of Unity & Liberation!
CONTINIUM OF CARE REFORM (CCR) TOOLKIT
CYC members have been involved in the development of CCR since the beginning. We’ve created this youth-friendly guide to help educate current and former foster youth and equip them with the tools they need to engage in CCR themselves.
Resources
California Legal Aid Directory
A list of agencies, non profits, and other organizations that provide legal aid.
Family Urgent Response System (FURS)
The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) is a Free 24/7/365 Hotline for current or former foster youth and their caregivers to call and get immediate help for any big or small issues you may be having.
Foster Care Ombudsman Office
The Family Urgent Response System (FURS) is a Free 24/7/365 Hotline for current or former foster youth and their caregivers to call and get immediate help for any big or small issues you may be having.
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