The National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI) envisions a child welfare system that is transformed into a community of support centered on child well-being and lived experiences. We empower foster youth, their families, and communities to use their lived experiences to bring about systemic policy changes in the child welfare system nationwide.
To engage in our programs, you must:
- Be aged 18-30
- Have lived experience of foster care
- Be passionate about advocating to transform the child welfare system
To begin your application, please enter your email below and select the program you wish to apply for.
Note: Email will be our primary method of communication. Please check your email frequently for updates, information and application status.
If you have a general query about our work, please use this link to contact us.