2011 ADVOCACY DAY
On February 28th, OFYC gathered at the Oregon Capitol to speak with legislators about House Bill 3471, which creates tuition waivers at state and community colleges for youth aging out of foster care (at 18 or 21), as well those who are adopted after the age of 16. In addition, they advocated for the protection and expansion of Independent Living Program Services (ILP). ILP programs are essential to helping youth, on the path to emancipating from foster care with no permanent family, get the support and skills they need to successfully transition to adulthood.
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