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We're Recruiting! Join Our Board of Directors

We're Recruiting! Join Our Board of Directors

Are you interested in cultivating the next generation of social sector leaders and supporting youth-oriented nonprofits? Apply to join our Board of Directors by Monday, August 15, 2022!

Education Training Vouchers for Foster Youth

Education Training Vouchers for Foster Youth

In this blog, Haven covers the Education and Training Voucher (ETV), a government funded grant available to foster youth that can be put towards secondary-education and training.

Direct Stimulus Payments For Former Foster Youth: Easing The Burden Caused By Covid-19

Direct Stimulus Payments For Former Foster Youth: Easing The Burden Caused By Covid-19

Laticia reflects on her advocacy work surrounding pandemic relief funds for former foster youth.

Foster Funds: A Financial Benefit for Foster Youth

Foster Funds: A Financial Benefit for Foster Youth

Makayla discusses the Foster Funds grant, a pandemic relief opportunity administered by YSS, for current and former Iowa foster youth that aims to reduce feelings of isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kinship Funds: Pandemic Relief

Kinship Funds: Pandemic Relief

Rachel reflects on the tough decisions she had to make as she transitioned out of foster care, and discusses how Kinship Funds can provide assistance to foster families.