1. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Top 10 Ways for Child Welfare Professionals to use FosterClub.com w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e For more information, call 503-717-1552

2. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e FosterClub is the national network for young people in foster care. Built for youth. Powered by youth. Changing life in foster care. FosterClub’s mission is to: Connect, Educate, Inspire, Represent

3. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Help teens find permanence 1 FosterClub’s Permanency Pact has helped formalize supportive relationships for thousands of youth aging out.

4. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Inspire your youth 2 FosterClub believes in the power of inspiration. Find it in the stories of other resilient young people.

5. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Connect to resources 3 Scholarships, internships advocacy opportunities, and more; along with contests and other types of youth engagement.

6. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Recognize success 4 Each year, FosterClub recognizes 100 Outstanding Young Leaders from foster care who are making a difference. Nominate a youth you know!

7. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Youth-friendly answers 5 Young people in foster care ask some tough questions. Our Q&A section is designed specifically for youth in care of all ages, and reviewed by child welfare professional are a great place to direct youth to get their questions answers.

8. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Gear Up! 6 With tees, mugs, pins and more, this is the place to go to give a gift recognizing a foster parent or youth for a job well done (or for yourself - you deserve it!). Wear that you care!

9. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Youth boards 7 Get young people connected to a youth board in their area, or, if they’re already a part of one, join the FosterClub Network and access resources designed to increase the reach of youth boards throughout the country.

10. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Publications built for youth 8 FosterClub publishes several publications, such as Foster Care 411 and Getting Solid that specifically designed for youth in care.

11. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e News + events + more 9 Each state has their own place on the site, where members can be automatically updated on what’s going on with e-mail alerts, and where state specific resources can be found.

12. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e Connect to a resource they won’t age out of 10 By connecting a young person to FosterClub, you are providing a peer support network they can access 24/7, even after the leave foster care.

13. w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e www.fosterclub.org w w w. f o s t e r c l u b. c o m | t h e n a t i o n a l n e t w o r k f o r y o u n g p e o p l e i n f o s t e r c a r e For more information, call 503-717-1552