What initially was just a night away from her foster parents ended up becoming the start of Ash’s leadership journey. She first heard about Foster Success in 2019 when her Independent Living (IL) worker told her about an upcoming Indiana Youth Advisory Board (IYAB)...
Youth Engagement
Program Participant Lands Job Through Conference Connection
Growing up she wanted to help people, but her friends were convinced she'd end up working in the fashion industry in a big city. Now, she's doing all three. Jada C. recently started a new job at Dress For Success, an Indianapolis nonprofit that empowers women to...
IYAB + DCS: Planning through the pandemic
This event will provide a space for older foster youth to learn about the response to new COVID-19 guidelines, the updates on the extension of care, and how DCS is currently supporting youth of color in the Child Welfare system.
Real Talk: A Conversation with Dr. Khalilah A. Shabazz
This is a unique opportunity for youth, DCS workers and Foster Success staff to engage in dialogue to speak about Black History Month.
Real Talk: A Conversation with Rhea Cain on voting
This is an important conversation we should always be having, and right now recognize people are hurting and in space to process. Foster Success wants to create a dialogue and support all youth.
Real Talk: A Conversation with Mr. Huwe Burton
This is an important conversation we should always be having, and right now recognize people are hurting and in space to process. Foster Success wants to create a dialogue and support all youth.
Register now for IYAB September Meetings
IYAB September Meetings now enrolling. Receive a $20 stipend for attending via Zoom!
Elevate yourself and skill-up with Virtual REV
Sessions are full, but you can still learn about and prepare for future Virtual REV events.
IYAB + DCS: Response to COVID-19
This event will provide a space for older foster youth to learn about the response to new COVID-19 guidelines, the updates on the extension of care, and how DCS is currently supporting youth of color in the Child Welfare system.
2020 Normalcy Conference goes virtual
This is the year for perfection vision. Join IYAB, Eddie Jean, and hundreds more for this year’s Normalcy Conference June 19, 10-3:30pm.









