Monday, March 9, 2009

Opportunities for former foster youth or adopted youth from foster care

From our friends at Voice for Adoption

Opportunities for former foster youth or adopted youth from foster care:

Orphan Foundation of America is accepting scholarship applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Youth in foster care or adopted after their 16th birthday are eligible for college scholarships; the deadline is March 31, 2009. Visit www.orphan.org for more information.

FosterClub is accepting applications for its 2009 All-Star internship. Eligible applicants are between the ages of 18-24 and have spent time in foster care, including young people that have been adopted from foster care. Interns will travel and mentor their peers in the system. Applications are due March 1st, please visit: www.fosterclub.com.

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