There has been a growing need to further reduce the number of young people placed in congregate care settings. Recent federal legislative proposals seek to reduce reliance on congregate care placement of foster youth. The members of the National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council are interested in ensuring the perspective of young people who have firsthand experience in congregate care is considered by policy makers, child welfare administrators and professionals, and advocates as policies regarding congregate care placements are shaped.
The Council reviewed previous recommendations, evaluated key research publication on the outcomes of congregate care placements, and conducted round table discussions with alumni who have experience in congregate care settings in order to establish these priorities.
Read the priority here.