Meaningful youth and alumni engagement in child welfare efforts lead to better outcomes for children and youth served by the system. In addition to playing an integral role in the development and passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act (P.L. 115-123; hereafter: “Family First”), young leaders from National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council have been involved in their communities, tribes, states, and at a national level in elevating priorities to improve child welfare policy and practice. Further, the Council wishes to elevate policy priorities developed by the Council for consideration as child welfare leaders and stakeholders craft a vision for and build a 21st Century Child Welfare System.
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