Fostering Media Connections

04/15/2025

Don't forget to register for Thursday's virtual NYC mayoral forum on youth issues: youthinfocus.eventbrite.com

04/08/2025

Fostering Media Connections is proud to be a co-organizer of this unique youth-led, youth-focused NYC Mayoral Forum. Come hear candidates discuss key issues such as housing, mental health, youth justice, and more.

Register to attend: youthinfocus.eventbrite.com

03/22/2025

As we close out Sunshine Week, we hope you’ll consider donating to support the critical work The Imprint is doing: accessing public records, filing Freedom of Information Act requests and continuing reporting that holds governments to account and educates the public about child welfare and youth justice issues.

Click the link below to make a donation today!
https://imprintnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/

03/20/2025

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03/20/2025

Responses to FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests are often thwarted by high fees, slow responses or exemptions by local, state and federal agencies.

During , call on your government to uphold your right to know! Join the discussion: sunshineweek.org and support The Imprint's critical reporting: https://imprintnews.fundjournalism.org/donate/

03/17/2025

We’re excited is here and proud to join government organizations, news outlets and civic groups in highlighting the significance of government and accountability. Join the discussion: sunshineweek.org

03/04/2025

Mentors with lived experience can help youth build the skills and confidence they need to succeed, writes David Armstrong for Youth Voices Rising.

Check out the latest work from YVR's lived experts at https://imprintnews.org/topic/youth-voice

02/26/2025

Join Youth Voices Rising and the Coalition for Juvenile Justice on March 11 for Empowered Youth Voices: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Building Confidence in Storytelling.

Click the link below to register now for this free webinar! ⬇️⬇️
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__OFad22HTUePBqC2HTrA_A

02/19/2025

Introducing Peach State Kids and Families – The Imprint's newest monthly newsletter dedicated to child welfare in Georgia.

Stay informed with the latest reporting, policy updates, and impactful stories shaping the lives of children and families across the state.

Subscribe now to stay engaged and up to date! ⬇️

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02/10/2025

The Imprint, FMC's national nonprofit news outlet, is looking for an enterprising reporter to anchor our Georgia child welfare coverage. Join our virtual but close-knit newsroom in providing critical coverage for our national audience.

Click the link to apply now or learn more:
https://imprintnews.org/georgia-child-welfare-reporter

02/04/2025

Have you checked out Youth Voices Rising’s podcast InnerViews: A Podcast from Youth Voices Rising yet?

Season two just dropped on Safe Camp Audio!

Click the link below to listen now⬇️⬇️

https://safecampaudio.org/episode/voices-of-resilience-foster-care-stories-and-healing-journeys/

01/09/2025

Sign up for newsletters from The Imprint today to stay up to date on child welfare and juvenile justice news across the country or in your state! https://imprintnews.org/the-imprint-newsletters

01/07/2025

Thank you to our readers who donated to Fostering Media Connections to support our programs — The Imprint, Youth Voices Rising, SafeCamp Audio, and Fostering Families Today — in 2025 and beyond!