Testimonials

David Madson, donor: 
“I spent my high school years in foster care and see the tremendous value of the National Foster Youth Action Network as it empowers foster youth to engage in public policy advocacy that will bring about positive change for all foster youth. Youth receive training to speak out about their experiences in the foster care system and are transformed into powerful leaders and advocates. Please consider investing in this vital national organization.”  
 
Foster youth members of our multi-state network: 
“Today I learned I can use my voice and I’m going to.”
“I now know I can use my experience to make a good change.”
“I have some valuable insight for policy issues and it helps.”
“I know few former foster youth and their stories. They inspired my own confidence to tell my story.”
“I am no longer afraid to be judged by what has happened in my life.”
“I want to help and I want to be heard.”
 
Kevin George, child welfare official who attended policy conference organized by foster youth:  
“I’m impressed and proud of what I hear, what I see, what I learn and what I feel from the young people. I so much appreciate the format of ‘here’s a problem or concern and here are some suggestions that we have to correct the issue.’ This is a very solution-focused, non-judgmental approach; everyone can come away with a positive experience.”
 
Peter Buckley, Member of the Oregon House of Representatives and Co-Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee:
“Oregon Foster Youth Connection is the best thing that has happened to Oregon foster youth in a long time. We don’t know how you’ve lived. You need to tell me about it and how to make it better. What you have accomplished in such a short time is huge.”