Fostering Advocates Arizona

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Real-Life Advocate : Bianca

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Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Bianca’s story below:

Bianca_BlogPost“I believe that everyone has something to say…”

Bianca is a strong believer in personal expression. Being on the Fostering Advocates Arizona Young Adult Leadership Board, she feels this is the time to advocate and speak for herself and on behalf of the young adults in foster care that she represents. Bianca believes that everyone has a voice when it comes to important issues facing young adults in care such as housing, employment, and physical and mental health.

Read more about Bianca here.

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Real-Life Advocate : Frank

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Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Frank’s story below:

Frank_BlogPost“My passion is improving the lives of others. Because of my experience on the Fostering Advocates Arizona (FAAZ) Youth Leadership Board, I decided to major in Public Policy. With a career in public service, I’ll leave Arizona a better place.”

Like many young adults on our FAAZ Youth Leadership Board, Frank wants to pave the way for future generations aging and transitioning out of foster care in Arizona.

Frank is a huge advocate of Arizona’s College Tuition Waiver. He has also participated in Opportunity Passport™ program and recently made an asset match. Read more here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

Real-Life Advocate : Stefani

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Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Stefani’s story below:
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“My passion is my family and keeping them together because that’s all we’ve got left. “

Stefani is a strong advocate for family connections. From her personal experience with the system, she understands firsthand the difficulty of staying connected to siblings. Stefani has turned her advocacy voice into action, as she’s working to adopt her bother and create a lasting connection as she transitions to the next phase of life.

Read more about Stefani here .

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

Real-Life Advocate : Amber

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Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Amber’s story below:

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“My passion in life is to help people, anyone and everyone.”

Amber has taken her passion to help people and her experience in foster care and turned them into action. Through her active efforts in speaking at community events and provider agencies, she has further informed the community and foster youth on the resources and services available to young adults such as the Arizona Education Waiver and the Young Adult Transitional Insurance.

Read more about Amber and her passion to help here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

Real-Life Advocate : Jasmine

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Real Life Advocates

Learn 6 Ways To Be a Champion For Foster Youth and Young Adults.

For the month of May, to show our support for Foster Care Month, we will be highlighting young adults and sharing their experiences as an advocate for foster youth. Read Jasmine’s story below:

Jasmine_BlogPost“I wanted the opportunity to contribute to a system that molded and shaped me as a person and past dependent.”

As an advocate for foster youth, Jasmine is a firm believer in staying conscious in her efforts, and in all aspects of her life. From her experience as a dependent of foster care, she takes an empathetic approach in embracing each individual’s unique experience in care as she strives to better policies and laws impacting young adults.

Currently working at Tumbleweed, Jasmine assists young adults in preparing for the work force while connecting them to job readiness skills and employment opportunities.

Read more about Jasmine and her passion for advocacy here.

Have a story to share about how Fostering Advocates Arizona has impacted you? Join in the conversation on Facebook or comment below. #FosterCareMonth #reallifeadvocate #fostercareadvocate #youthspeakchange #fosterclub

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