Foster Youth Interns

Congressional intern Angulina Wilson calls for mental health check-ins for youth in foster care and investments in trauma-informed care.

Congressional intern Anna Rose Thelemaque wants to open up housing access specifically for former foster youth and those aging out.

Foster youth intern Nijeria Peterson proposes that Congress take steps toward improving access to, and knowledge of, benefits for transition-age foster youth.

Congressional intern Christina Parker wants more flexibility and expanded eligibility to support young people who have experienced foster care as they transition to adulthood.

Intern Stormy Lukasavage calls on the federal government to address the links between child welfare and youth justice involvement.

Rutgers University student April Barcus calls for every current and former foster youth to be matched with a health care navigator.

The Imprint is highlighting each of the policy recommendations made this summer by the participants of the Foster Youth Internship Program, a group of 11 former foster youths who have completed congressional internships.

The Imprint is highlighting each of the policy recommendations made this summer by the participants of the Foster Youth Internship Program, a group of 11 former foster youths who have completed congressional internships.