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Welcome to the Foster Youth in Transition Web site!
The FYIT web site was the result of a recommendation made by the Statewide Task Force on Youth Transitioning from Foster Care in 2006. Over 100 members from public and private organizations that care about improving services to foster youth participated. Youth representatives were part of the Task Force and acted as a lead for each of the six subcommittees that consisted of the State Court Administrative Office, Child Welfare Services Division; the Governor's Task Force on Children's Justice; the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Institute; the Office of the Children's Ombudsman; and Children's Charter of the Courts of Michigan.
The site provides information on a variety of issues important to current and former foster youth, as well as, links to other sites that share information on how to develop supports, find services, get answers to important questions and keep you posted on what's new.
We want to know what you think. Send us comments in the feedback box. This site is for you - thanks for visiting. | |
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FREE EVENT: COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY!!
If you are a high school senior, you should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the end of February for the following school year! College Goal Sunday is being held at over 35 locations across the state and youth can come complete the FAFSA with the help of professional financial aid administrators. Go to http://www.micollegegoal.org/ to find the location near you! Don't miss out on being eligible for college funding! University of Michigan - Dearborn campus also offers a foster youth specific Collage Goal Sunday. Click here for more information. | 2012 FosterClub All-Star!
It's time for Michigan to choose the 2012 FosterClub All-Star! YIT eligible youth between the ages of 18 and 21 are eligible to apply and the chosen All-Star will serve from May 2012 to May 2012. He or she will complete an 8-week internship in Oregon where and will receive training in public speaking, presentation, advocacy, and professional development. Once returning home, the youth will continue as the All-Star by participating in conferences, leading groups, and other activities. Go to http://www.fosterclub.com/_allstars/article/all-star-application-overview to apply. Applications due February 15th! | The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)
The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) is a way for youth who experience foster care to share their experiences so that services can be improved. Hearing back from youth allows DHS and the community to better understand how foster care impacts young people and how they can change policies and improve resources to make it better. Your participation matters! It makes sure Michigan does not make decisions about you, without you! | A Handbook for Youth In Foster Care - Now Available! 
Recent changes in financial aid expand college opportunities for foster youth. See how these changes may affect you. | Fosterclub Announces New 2011 Allstars!
Fosterclub Announces New 2011 Allstars!
| MYOI Opportunity Passport Participant Survey
If you are a young person enrolled in MYOI and need to take your survey - click on the link above! |
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