As young people who have experienced foster care, our challenges, strengths and life experiences are the driving force behind our advocacy efforts. Having lived through the obstacles that brought us into care, managing life while in care, and surviving life after care, we understand the hurdles and struggles current and former foster youth face each day.
Over the last several months, we have worked diligently to identify four key priority areas along with recommendations to improve foster care in Arizona. We are excited to announce the publication of our 2018 Policy Recommendations. We urge you to read our personal testimonies on how these priority areas have challenged and affected our lives and join us in taking action to make these changes. We are asking for a seat at the leadership table, and so should you! As experts on foster care, in the coming weeks, months and years ahead we need to provide meaningful ideas and solutions for ALL youth to truly thrive in Arizona.
Breanna Carpenter
Fostering Advocates Arizona
Young Adult Leadership Board Member
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