FOSTER YOUTH VOICE MONTH
More than 360,000 children are in foster care in the United States.
Selfless Love Foundation believes youth impacted by foster care deserve a say in the decisions that affect them. Each October, Selfless Love spearheads Foster Youth Voice Month to elevate youth voices nationwide.
This year, youth in more than 30 states will participate in Foster Youth Voice Month, as we celebrate how their experiences and ideas are positively impacting policy and transforming the child welfare system.
This is Youth Voice in Action!
EXPERIENCE INSPIRES ART
Selfless Love Foundation invites youth impacted by foster care to illustrate the importance of youth voice through the annual T-Shirt Design Contest. The winner receives financial compensation and national recognition as their art is featured on shirts that are sent to youth and participating agencies across the country.
Our 2025 winner is Henry from New York with his hand-drawn design of youth climbing a ladder and painting messages of hope.
“It’s important for people to know that kids in foster care have value and purpose. I think the obstacles we have to overcome are not as important as the attitude we need to have to overcome them.”
– Henry, New York
Selfless Love Foundation is grateful to Jockey Being Family Foundation for serving as our national partner for Foster Youth Voice Month. Your generosity affirms the importance of every voice and empowers youth impacted by foster care to speak with confidence and advocate for change.
Watch the 2025 FYVM Video
youth voice is impacting the nation!
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Foster Youth Voice Month
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