FosterStrong U

10/03/2026

Former foster youth with disabilities tell their stories — of how they got through foster care

09/12/2026

Applications are open for the 2027 Capital Fellows Programs at Sacramento State. John Burton Advocates for Youth awards the John Burton Scholarship to three fellows with foster care experience to help cover costs like housing, transportation, and professional attire.

Fellows spend a year working in the California Legislature or Executive Branch. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree by September 1 of the fellowship year and should answer the foster care question on the Capital Fellows application. There is no separate scholarship form. For more details, visit jbay.org/jb-scholarship/.

Apply by November 10, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. PST:
www.csus.edu/center/center-california-studies/capital-fellows/

Join a virtual information session on Thursday, September 10, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L1PLtfnBS2CG5hXplznC_g

08/24/2026

🗣️ Resource for Foster/Adoptive Families -
Foster Parent Bargain Hub

08/04/2026

Great leaders help nonprofit organizations thrive.

The PCCYFS NextGen Leadership Institute 2026 gives human services professionals the opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, grow their confidence, and connect with others who share a commitment to serving children, families, and communities.

But don’t just take our word for it—past participants have shared how the Institute helped them grow as leaders and bring new skills back to their organizations.

Registration is now open!
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3PFktNt

06/03/2026

~ June is National Reunification Month ~

While May shines a light on the resource families who provide temporary care, June reminds us why that care exists in the first place.

The goal of foster care is, and should be, reunification whenever it can be achieved safely. This month, we celebrate the parents, grandparents, relatives, and families who put in the hard work of healing, growing, and overcoming challenges to bring their children home.

Reunification is rarely a simple journey. It often involves difficult conversations, navigating systems, meeting requirements, rebuilding trust, and demonstrating tremendous perseverance. Yet every day, families across the country are doing exactly that.

Strengthening and preserving families is one of the most important investments we can make. Reunification represents hope and the belief that families can heal when given support and opportunity.

The families who have successfully reunified... Those families actively working toward reunification...
The professionals, advocates, and communities who help make those reunions possible..
We see you and celebrate you 💙

06/01/2026

📢 may be coming to an end, but foster care awareness must continue year round!

Helpful tips to show support 365 days of the year ⬇️

👂LISTEN to the voices of lived expertise - youth and alumni of foster care, adoptees, birth families, etc.
🗣️ SHARE WIDELY the information and resources you learn about.
💙 FOSTER a child, a teen, a sibling group.
👥 MENTOR a current or former foster youth, or a foster family.
💰 DONATE to impactful programs and initiatives that help improve outcomes for young people.

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Follow Us or check out our website FosterStrong.org to stay informed about relevant news and supports for all hats of the foster care community.
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05/29/2026

was proud to attend the Forum on Pennsylvania's Children, hosted by , bringing together advocates and leaders committed to strengthening cross-system collaboration for children, youth, and families.

Our team left energized by the meaningful conversations, shared learning, and collective commitment to creating positive change.
What a wonderful way to close out Foster Care Month & Mental Health Awareness Month!

Community

05/29/2026

We're excited to have joined the Kids at Court Conference in Harrisburg today, hosted by our friends at the Support Center for Child Advocates 💙🧡

This important event brought together professionals and advocates committed to improving access, inclusion, and trauma-informed engagement for children and youth with disabilities involved in the court system.

Thank you to the SCCA for creating space for these critical conversations and for your ongoing leadership in advancing disability-friendly and trauma-informed practices!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸🎖️

We also recognize the many Foster Care Alumni who have served - and continue to serve - in the armed forces. For many young people impacted by foster care, military service represents purpose, stability, community, education, and a path forward.

Today, we honor those who carried both service and survival.

May we never forget the sacrifices made by members of our military, veterans, and the countless individuals whose resilience was forged long before they ever wore a uniform.

05/22/2026

Happy 25 Years Fostering Families Today!👏🎉

May marks 25 years of Fostering Families Today!

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of providing critical resources and support to foster, kinship, and adoptive families across the country. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey and helping us make a lasting impact for children and families.