Foster Care System Overview

Share resources, challenges, and ideas for better preparing youth for adulthood.

A forum for reimagining foster care—what needs to change, and how to make it happen.

A storytelling and venting space—open letters, honest reflections, and lessons for the future.

Talk about systemic issues and how to support culturally safe, inclusive care—especially for Indigenous and racialized children.

Discuss the effects of frequent moves and explore strategies for creating consistency and security.

A space for exploring trauma-informed care, therapy access, and emotional support for children in care.

Ask questions, trade tips, and explore how to work with social workers, courts, schools, and agencies.

Compare different placements—what they involve, who they serve, and how decisions are made.

A beginner-friendly space explaining how foster care works, who’s involved, and what to expect.

For children and teens with lived experience—share your stories, hopes, and ideas for change.