Engaging "Voices of Youth" Can Make A Difference

What does it mean to be a youth in foster care—and how does achieving permanency change that experience?

For some, it is the realization that home isn't always a place—it can be a state of mind, or a moment in time. It can also mean great personal transformation when meaningful connections are finally secured.

 In "Voices of Youth," hear directly from young men and women who share their experience in foster care and adoption.

When we open a channel of communication with youth, we can begin to address the barriers to achieving permanency, and we create opportunities for their well-being along the way.

Read and watch firsthand accounts of what it means to be a youth in the foster care system and why these young people need to be engaged, listened to, and validated.

Their unique perspectives can help child welfare professionals improve programs, practices, and permanency outcomes.

Share their stories with professionals, youth in foster care, and prospective adoptive families to draw attention to why permanency and youth engagement are so important.

Find out how Aria learned the meaning of unconditional love from her adoptive parents, how McKayla learned what home means for her through healing therapy, and how Celia's adoption boosted her confidence and sense of security and belonging.

Help us raise awareness about the importance of engaging with youth during National Adoption Month.

Visit the National Adoption Month website today!

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