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Personal story of Mitch Findley, Action Network training team member

Mitch Findley

In this story in the Napa Valley Register, you’ll meet Mitch Findley, age 24. Mitch spent four years in the foster care system in Napa, CA and is now devoting his life to empowering other foster youth. Hear about his journey from shy young person to co-founder and assistant director of VOICES, a group that … read more >

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Training Team Inform Policymaking Process

Sophia and Mitch stand in front of the Dirksen Senate Office Building

United States Senators Grassley (R-IA) and Landrieu (D-LA) have established a Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, of which they are Co-chairs. Members of the Caucus staff met with young adults with a history in foster care, child welfare researchers, think tank associates, advocates and government officials for a series of working groups designed to address … read more >

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