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Transforming Foster Care, Ending Youth Homelessness
Mockingbird's Fall Fundraiser: Block Party Edition is THIS WEEK!
WHEN: 3-6PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024
WHERE: The Northwest African American Museum (2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144) & Jimi Hendrix Park (2400 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144)
Admission to the event is FREE and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested, and we hope attendees will consider adding a tax-deductible donation to support our mission.
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Read our 2023-2024 Advocacy Report to learn more about our work and impact.
READ THE REPORT2024 Legislative Wins
SB 5908: Extended Foster Care - Lead Agenda Item
On March 19, 2024, Senate Bill 5908 Extended Foster Care (EFC) was officially signed into law. Beginning on June 6, 2024, the following elements of the bill will go into effect: Any young person who is dependent at age 18 will be eligible for Extended Foster Care; Young people can sign a voluntary placement agreement or an agreement to participate in EFC anytime within six months of their 18th birthday (even before they turn 18), and they can sign those forms electronically; and young people who enroll in EFC must receive their first subsidy within one month.
This marks The Mockingbird Society’s 70th major legislative win since its inception in 2000.
More about SB 5908This marks The Mockingbird Society’s 70th major legislative win since its inception in 2000.
HB 1929: The Bridge Residential - Support Agenda Item
This support agenda item was carried to the finish line by Northstar Advocates and The Bridge Coalition. The Bridge will create two 6-10 bed community-based housing programs that young people can stay in for 1-90 days as they identify long-term housing. Behavioral health services, consultation, and technical assistance will be provided.
More about HB 1929A Voice that Matters
Want to know what young people experiencing foster care or homelessness need to succeed? Ask them. Since 2000, The Mockingbird Society has passed over 69 major policy reforms to transform the foster care system and end youth homelessness.
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