Category Archives: NFYAN

Philip Bailey of “earth, wind & fire” endorses the Action Network

Philip Bailey

The National Foster Youth Action Network is thrilled to announce that national and international recording star Philip Bailey, whose musical accomplishments include forty years with the legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire and innumerable successful solo musical endeavors, has forged a partnership with the Action Network to be our national spokesperson. Mr. Bailey is also … read more >

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Mississippi Joins the Action Network

Fostering Mississippi Youth Connections

The Action Network’s newest program partner is CASA Mississippi which is the sponsoring agency for the new Fostering Mississippi Youth Connections (FMYC). CASA Mississippi, FMYC and the Action Network are in the process of recruiting youth and organizing a kick-off event that will include team building activities by the Action Network training team and information … read more >

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Momentum Continues: November Update

Momentum continues to build among foster youth who are interested in joining our youth led movement to make transformational change in the foster care system. The Action Network has had conversations with youth and advocates in 12 states about possible new partnerships and should be announcing our fourth program partner in December. read more >

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National Foster Youth Action Network is Growing!

Members of OFYC and FYC

I’m happy to tell you that the National Foster Youth Action Network is growing. Our program partners now include California Youth Connection, the Foster Youth Connection of Indiana, and Oregon Foster Youth Connection. We hope to expand far beyond this in the next five years. In August, the Action Network connected our three program partners … read more >

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NFYAN’s First Two Program Partners

The National Foster Youth Action Network is proud to announce the selection of our first two program partners and their local sponsoring agencies: The Oregon Foster Youth Connection sponsored by Children First for Oregon (Portland) The Foster Youth Connection of Indiana sponsored by Child Advocates (Indianapolis) “The National Foster Youth Action Network is training foster … read more >

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