**If you would like to share any event(s), resource(s), or any other update(s) that are beneficial to those transitioning out of foster care or those who are dedicated to guiding them through this transition, please comment on this post with a brief summary, in which states this information is relevant, and link(s) where we can find more information. **
NEWEST LEADERSHIP NETWORK MEMBER
Brittany from Fulton County, Georgia
BULLETIN BOARD
ALABAMA
We have a former foster youth in Cullman County who is interested in becoming a foster parent. Are there any veteran foster parents who would like to make themselves available as a mentor or would like to comment with helpful advice?
ARIZONA
via Laura with Arizonans for Children: The church Arizonans for Children has been storing the gifts for the 2018 Holiday Party for kids in foster care has given us until 4/11 to move everything out. We need storage ASAP. Without storage over 1000 kids in foster care will not get Christmas of any kind. These are kids that have already lost everything, family, home, friends and any sense of stability. The Arizonans for Children Annual Holiday Party is often the only bright spot for these kids during the holiday season. If you can help or know someone that can help please let me know az4children.laura@gmail.com 480-295-6963.
HIGHLIGHTED FORMER FOSTER YOUTH TALENT
FORMER FOSTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP STORIES
NATIONWIDE
Could the Next Top Civil Rights Leader be a Former Foster Youth?
Link: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/religion/sd-me-shane-harris-20180220-story.html
CALIFORNIA
California Youth Connection and Foster Youth in Action Join Together to Promote Former Foster Youth Leadership
Link: https://chronicleofsocialchange.org/event/la-foster-youth-power-summit
MASSACHUSETTS
Former Foster Youth, Gianna Simone, Becoming a Star Actress
Link: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/03/23/gianna-simone-recalls-childhood-abuse-struggles-in-foster-care-before-finding-fame-in-hollywood.html
Former Foster Youth, Olivia Francois, Running a Ministry that Feeds those Experiencing Homelessness
Link: http://www.telegram.com/entertainmentlife/20180323/breaking-bread-in-worcester-feeds-homeless-gives-youths-chance-to-serve
OREGON
Schuyler Davis Raises 250 Easter Baskets for Foster Youth in Lane County……and counting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TEXAS
Please also save the date for TNOYS’ 2018 Annual Conference, June 5-8 at the Westin Galleria in Houston, which will focus on youth voice and youth/adult partnerships to build resiliency of youth.
