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Learn about the FosterClub Network
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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 [email protected]
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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 [email protected]