Our Community of Practice fosters collaboration, shared learning, and mutual support, creating opportunities to build skills, strengthen networks, and influence positive change in systems and communities.

Become a general member, leadership advisor, working group member, partner, or ally to contribute your perspective, share expertise, and collaborate on initiatives that drive meaningful change.

The Learning Buddies Program pairs former youth in care with peers or trained volunteer mentors for supportive, strengths-based learning.

Buddies meet regularly to build skills, share knowledge, and encourage each other through academic, professional, or personal development goals. The program fosters confidence, connection, and mutual growth in a safe, trauma-informed environment.

The Thread is a digital publication that weaves together lived expertise, creativity, and systems insight.

Featuring stories, artwork, research highlights, and thought leadership from former youth in care, allies, and community partners, it creates a platform for collective learning and meaningful dialogue.

The FYiC CoP Annual Awards recognize outstanding contributions from former youth in care and the allies who support them.

Every year these awards highlight community leadership, ethical partnership, systems impact, and commitment to advancing equity across child- and family-serving systems.

Our workshops and events bring people together for skill-building, storytelling, reflection, creativity, and leadership development. Each gathering is designed to be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in community care, offering opportunities to build confidence, strengthen your voice, and deepen your sense of belonging.

Recognition: Certificates and letters of reference are provided for participation and contributions.

A thoughtfully curated collection of tools, stories, and creative works contributed by peers and community members to inform, inspire, and empower.

The resource library serves former youth in care, allies, caregivers, and professionals across systems. It’s a shared space where knowledge, creativity, and lived expertise come together to drive meaningful, community-led change.