Direct Stimulus Payments For Former Foster Youth: Easing The Burden Caused By Covid-19

Direct Stimulus Payments For Former Foster Youth: Easing The Burden Caused By Covid-19

Laticia reflects on her advocacy work surrounding pandemic relief funds for former foster youth.

Foster Funds: A Financial Benefit for Foster Youth

Foster Funds: A Financial Benefit for Foster Youth

Makayla discusses the Foster Funds grant, a pandemic relief opportunity administered by YSS, for current and former Iowa foster youth that aims to reduce feelings of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kinship Funds: Pandemic Relief

Kinship Funds: Pandemic Relief

Rachel reflects on the tough decisions she had to make as she transitioned out of foster care, and discusses how Kinship Funds can provide assistance to foster families.

Let’s Be United: Bridging a Divided Community

Let’s Be United: Bridging a Divided Community

In this blog, Deâvion discusses her experience with educational inequality growing up in the Bronx and how South Bronx United has provided an empowering atmosphere for youth to excel.

Ames BLM: Serving the Community

Ames BLM: Serving the Community

In this blog, Jo discusses how they got inspired to start a local Black Lives Matter chapter in Ames, IA and how art can be used as a tool for community healing.

Supportive Role Models: Making An Impact That Lasts

Supportive Role Models: Making An Impact That Lasts

In this blog, Annie discusses the positive impact role models have had in her life and how Can Play has provided a safe space for youth development.