Young People + Birth Parents + Relative Caregivers

= Working Together to Drive Change in Foster Care.


People with lived experience in the child welfare system deserve to be part of efforts to change the system. Our work is dedicated to ensuring the voices of those with first-hand experience are heard, and their expertise is seen as essential to all work in the child welfare space. 

Click here to see our latest Share Your Perspective paper: Race Equity !
Click here to see our latest Advisory Board Overview!

Join the Movement.


If you believe the voices of youth, birth parents and relative caregivers must inform child welfare policies, join us!  You'll receive updates about Family Voices United, including regular opportunities to share your perspective.



Help Spread the Word.


Do you know a young person with experience in foster care and/ or the child welfare system who is looking to impact change?


How about a birth parent or relative caregiver that is interested in advocacy?


Let them know about Family Voices United, and help us elevate the voices of those with lived experience expertise!


Download and share the Family Voices United informational flyer.