SaySo NC

SaySo NC Strong Able Youth Speaking Out (SaySo) is a statewide association of youth & young adults ages 14-26+
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SaySo, Strong Able Youth Speaking Out, is a statewide association of youth aged 14 to 24 who are or have been in the out-of-home care system that is based in North Carolina. This includes all types of substitute care, including foster care, group homes, and mental health placements. Our mission is to work to improve the substitute care system by educating the community, speaking out about needed changes, and providing support to youth who are or have been in substitute care.

TEAM-UP: Teens Engaging in Aspiring Mentorships and Uplifting PartnershipsTEAM-UP is a weeklong leadership and entrepren...
06/22/2026

TEAM-UP: Teens Engaging in Aspiring Mentorships and Uplifting Partnerships

TEAM-UP is a weeklong leadership and entrepreneurial experience for youth ages 16–21 in foster care. It blends mentored learning, business visits, college tours, community business scavenger hunt, real-world projects, and collaborative opportunities to help participants envision, build, and lead their future with confidence.

What it offers: leadership development, entrepreneurial skill-building, professional development, community impact projects, career pathways, public speaking and wellbeing support.

Why it matters: fosters mentorship and access to opportunities for youth in foster care, turning ambition into action.

Interested in supporting joining our closing session please see the flyer.

SaySo is incredibly grateful for every partner! Leisha Roseboro, affectionately known as “Leilei” from Leilei’s Cuisine,...
06/21/2026

SaySo is incredibly grateful for every partner! Leisha Roseboro, affectionately known as “Leilei” from Leilei’s Cuisine, is one of the original community partners who began donating baskets for our college youth seven years ago. Leilei was adopted through Children’s Home Society of NC and is also a kinship caregiver herself. She has a deep sense of compassion for the community and older teens in care. Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

Thank you Amanda! It’s been five years of Amanda giving back to SaySo. She reached out to CHS sharing that she was adop...
06/20/2026

Thank you Amanda! It’s been five years of Amanda giving back to SaySo. She reached out to CHS sharing that she was adopted 21 years ago and wants to give back to the place that was able to give her a home and family!

Being a senior at the time - and now UNC Chapel Hill student - she recognizes that youth aging out of care don’t always have the supports that she does. So each year she organizes a "pay it forward" event in the community and SaySo benefits from those efforts. She provides household items and college starter kits. With her passion, big heart and idea she decided to start a nonprofit - Manda’s move-in. Paying it forward making a huge difference!

🌟 Kicking off an incredible journey with day one of YALC Orientation! This week, we are thrilled to officially welcome o...
06/12/2026

🌟 Kicking off an incredible journey with day one of YALC Orientation! This week, we are thrilled to officially welcome our 2026-2027 Young Adult Leadership Council members and SaySo Regional Assistants. Yesterday was a powerful experience filled with introductions and connections as we united under a shared vision. Stay tuned to witness the amazing potential this team will unleash and the impact they will create for the future!

🚀 Summit Recap Alert! Did you grab your exclusive trading card? 🌟 Huge shoutout to Aloha Creative for making this unique...
06/04/2026

🚀 Summit Recap Alert! Did you grab your exclusive trading card? 🌟 Huge shoutout to Aloha Creative for making this unique experience possible! Don't miss out on future events—stay tuned for more unforgettable experiences

As Pride Month shines a light on LGBTQ+ resilience, SaySo is reflecting on our organization’s responsibility to youth i...
06/03/2026

As Pride Month shines a light on LGBTQ+ resilience, SaySo is reflecting on our organization’s responsibility to youth in foster care. Our team is dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where every young person can thrive. We welcome feedback from youth to continuously improve our programs. If you’re connected to foster care or LGBTQ+ support networks, let’s connect to explore collaboration.

BE WHO YOU ARE! Unapologetically! We love you & accept YOU as such💜

Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC) orientation is less than 1 week away. Did you get nominated for the 2026-2027 year...
06/03/2026

Young Adult Leadership Council (YALC) orientation is less than 1 week away. Did you get nominated for the 2026-2027 year? Are you an adult supporter for a youth who’s been nominated? Register and prepare for an incredible few days of leadership development, advocacy, team building, goal setting and relationship building to get you started as a YALC member. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Check out the link in our bio for more info.

SaySo grateful to have seats at the table with 75 key partners in the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) child welfare fin...
05/31/2026

SaySo grateful to have seats at the table with 75 key partners in the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) child welfare financing and accountability workgroup, as we discussed federal finance reform recommendations. Thank you Annie E. Casey Foundation for hosting a thoughtful, informative forum in Baltimore, MD where the BPC presented their recommendations and we stakeholders offered feedback.

Such a great opportunity to
learn about the proposals and their potential impact.

Learn why these recommendations are relevant in today’s policy landscape
contribute insights from lived experience and frontline practice.

The lived experts brought tremendous richness to the conversation, grounding the discussion in real-world impact and next steps. I’m inspired by the collaborative spirit and the collective commitment to improving outcomes for children, families, and communities.

So many takeaways we will more than likely do a follow-up post!

So great to see Gasca Cancel Todd Lloyd Shaquita Ogletree Monk Dowd

Grateful for the opportunity to attend the D.C. Foster Youth Housing Summit hosted by Good Rivers Partners in collaborat...
05/30/2026

Grateful for the opportunity to attend the D.C. Foster Youth Housing Summit hosted by Good Rivers Partners in collaboration with Think of Us. This gathering brought together visionary leaders, advocates, and passionate changemakers. Great to see Matt Anderson and Sixto Cancel.

The summit highlighted collaborative models—public-private partnerships, community-based organizations, and philanthropic support—that unlock scalable solutions. From policy considerations to on-the-ground programs, we explored actionable steps to expand access to housing, stabilization services, and targeted mentorship for youth aging out of care.

A big thank you to the organizers, speakers, and fellow attendees for the energy, honesty, and commitment to impact that create real, lasting change for youth in foster care. Daniel Heimpel you are awesome 🌟

Mya Monk Amiya Dowd

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604 Meadow Street
Greensboro, NC
27705

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(336) 274-1538

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