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To Foster Change

@ToFosterChange

To Foster Change is a social impact initiative of PBS Socal aimed at changing the realities and life outcomes of Southern California's foster youth.

 Los Angeles, CA
pbssocal.org/programs/to-foster-change/
Joined May 2016
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To Foster Change is accepting submissions to be featured in our virtual photo gallery! 📸 (Deadline to submit photographs is 12/7 at 11:59pm)
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To Foster Change’s annual Photo Gallery is going virtual this year! 📸 Current and former foster youth are encouraged to enter by submitting photos that answer: What has 2020 meant for you? For tips and to access the submission form click here: bit.ly/TFCPhotoGallery2021
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In honor of #NationalAdoptionDay we wanted to revisit one of our favorite adoption stories.
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Today (Aug. 20) the @NFYInstitute will host Representatives Danny Davis and Jackie Walorski for a virtual Town Hall to discuss the newly introduced: Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act.
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The @UCLAPritzker Center is hosting community talks via Zoom that explore a range of topics impacting families due to COVID-19. For more information: eventbrite.com/e/ucla-pritzk…
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In an effort to ensure limited disruption to California students' educations while public schools are closed due to COVID-19, @kcet and @pbssocal in partnership with @laschools have announced a plan to provide resources for learning at home. Learn more: bit.ly/2TWgg7e

At-Home Learning with KCET and LAUSD

While LA schools are closed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, KCET, in partnership with LAUSD, has prepared programming and digital resources for continued at-home learning.

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"Night Walker" is a film by Reeves, a former foster youth and filmmaker who is currently studying at UCS's School of Cinematic Arts. In his film, he shares his take on a life lived in the middle. Watch more video diaries by visiting tofosterchange.org

Youth Voices: Reeves

"Night Walker" is a film by Reeves, a young filmmaker who is currently studying at UCS's School of Cinematic Arts. In his film, he shares his take on a life lived in the middle.

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Audience ready to watch the video diaries 🎞
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Current and past youth voices participants with mentors. @Justice4Sister
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We are so proud of the filmmakers who took part in the 2020 Youth Voices program! On Feb. 3, they got to showcase their documentaries at the Downtown Independent. Watch here: pbssocal.org/programs/to-fos…
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Yesterday we attended the Greater LA Pastors Luncheon at the Skirball Cultural Center where pastors and leaders gathered to address the foster crisis. The event also highlighted CarePortal, an online platform that connects children and families in need to churches that can help.
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January is #NationalMentoringMonth and our friends at @FriendsSocal kindly ask that you take a moment to thank the person who made a difference in your life. 🙂
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Sesame Street in Communities staff are joined by Hilda Solis from the LA County Board of Supervisors and Bobby Cable, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
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Happy #Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful partners and families.
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