The Mockingbird Society is a leading advocate for foster care reform built on youth-inspired solutions, powerful coalitions and public support for every child’s right to a safe home and a bright future. Our collaborative, coherent approach has resulted in award-winning programs and system-wide change that addresses root causes so that all young people have access to a good education, quality health care and community support.
2012 Foster Youth & Alumni Leadership Summit
The Mockingbird Society will be hosting its 7th Annual Foster Youth & Alumni Leadership Summit June 25th through the 27th at the Islandwood Resort on Bainbridge Island!
Foster youth and alumni of care ages 14 to 24 are invited to apply online to be a part of one voice united for change.
Online applications are now being accepted! Click here to apply!
Join us! For more information, click here.
HB 2592 – Extended Foster Care Passes the House of Representatives!
On Youth Advocacy Day, over 250 youth were on hand to witness HB 2592 – Extended Foster Care pass the House of Representatives by a final vote of 88-9! The House then officially recognized the youth in attendance and gave them a standing ovation! Click here to watch the passionate and eloquent floor speeches of our legislative champions.
Click here for our 2011 Foster Youth and Alumni Leadership Summit Report (.pdf)