Our partners are hosting a three-part learning and problem-solving series on the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) housing voucher program. Join us on October 5, November 2, or December 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. to learn more about FYI, explore implementation challenges and share successful strategies with peers too. The first session will focus on eligibility criteria for an FYI voucher, with time for questions and discussion.

This evergreen post explains who we mean when we say “students with foster care experience” and students with independent status, including those who have been in foster care, kinship care, child welfare involvement, or unstable housing. It breaks down how definitions and eligibility rules vary, why that matters for access to supports and financial aid, and how NRC‑FAHE centers identity, confidentiality, and self‑determination in this work.