FosterClub Network Presenation

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FosterClub Network: join the network and connect with other youth boards just like yours throughout the country 

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For more informa;on, contact Lupe at 503‐717‐1552 or lupe@fosterclub.com 

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FosterClub is the na;onal network for young people in foster care.  

 Built for youth. 

 Powered by youth. 

 Changing life in foster care. 

FosterClub’s mission is to: 

Connect, Educate, Inspire, Represent 

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The FosterClub Network Vision 

Why join? – let’s talk benefits 

Opportuni;es 

How to join? (and what to expect) 

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This presenta;on includes: 

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The FosterClub Network Vision:  

   How to use the collec;ve power of hundreds of youth boards to more effec;vely support each other and their own 

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The Youth Board Challenge: 

   As technology improves, more groups are using the internet and  social networking sites like Facebook to become organized. Un;l now, there was no place designed for foster care advocacy groups to connect and organize. 

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What we offer: •  Benefits and resources influenced from the best youth engagement strategies in the country. 

•  A mechanism to share ideas, celebrate successes and serve as a springboard for the improvement of foster care. 

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Individual         groups 

members        members    •  Since 2004, any person can register as a member of FosterClub.com for free. 

•  Since June 2009, any youth group can now do the same 

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Why join? ‐ Let’s talk benefits 

• Website 2.0 

• Training and Technical Assistance • Web Conference Room 

• Product Royal;es/fundraising opportuni;es  

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Receive a website with Web 2.0 functionality powered by FosterClub

•  easy to set up •  Customize – make your own •  tech support available •  Private, members only section •  Send messages to your group •  link to other websites, attach files, add pictures

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Training & technical assistance

•  Training webinars  Learn from FosterClub All-Stars and from each other  Referrals and guidance for young people who interact with the media

•  access to resources

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Web Conference Room FosterClub is providing it’s web conference service free to members Exclusive to Members: •  Access to a conference call line •  Call organizer can share screen with others on the call. •  chat & video capability

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Product Royalties

•  Sales of select FosterClub products and Publications by your Group will return a 10% royalty.

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Opportuni;es 

• Na;onal advocacy • Local and na;onal policy and legisla;on 

• Volunteer Referral and dona;on • Recogni(on on FosterClub.com 

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Participate in National Foster Care Month

•  Benefit from national collaborations •  Receive notices about how your group can make an impact in the month of May

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Participate in National Policy Agenda

•  Elevate the voice of your Group’s members •  Become engaged in changing the laws of our country to improve the foster care system 

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Volunteer Referral and donation

We receive many inquiries from individuals wishing to volunteer or provide support. Those people will be referred to Network members in their area. 

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Recognition on FosterClub.com

Let the world know about the great work of your group. Create good content on your page and maybe it will be promoted to FosterClub's home page. 

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How to join? (and what to expect) 

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1.  Fill out the application: http://www.fosterclub.com/article/how-apply

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2.  Meet with FosterClub   you’ll receive an e-mail requesting a meeting to

talk about the benefits and opportunities that are most important to your group. Also a great chance to have any or your questions answered.

  After the meeting, your now eligible for your own website hosted on FosterClub.com. You’ll then receive a training session with FosterClub’s website coordinator

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More Info

Visit our site @: www.fosterclub.com/article/fosterclub-network

Or call the FosterClub office @ 503-717-1552

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Join the FosterClub Network 

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For more informa;on, contact us @ 503‐717‐1552 or lupe@fosterclub.com