Did you know that Congress approved $400 MILLION in pandemic relief funds for current & former foster youth? BUT you have to sign up before Sept 30, 2021 to find out what your state is doing for you! Visit checkforus.org today. @thinkof_us . . . . . #ThinkOfUs #FosterYouth #fostercareawareness #fosterchild #covid #stimulus #funds #pandemicrelief 
📣📣Apply to be part of our team as a virtual intern‼️We are looking for Youth Engagement Consultants to do digital communications and social media work! Click the link in bio to apply. 🔗💻 Projects may include: 1. Researching and creating web and social media content for youth and youth serving organizations 2. Researching and implementing social media improvements (previous experience designing social media images in Canva a plus) 3. Collecting feedback from young leaders and adults who work with youth to identify lessons learned about youth leadership 4. Recruiting and supporting youth contributors, including being part of our Youth Editorial Board and working with other Editorial Board members #ApplyinJuly #internship #virtual @vsfs_us #intern #opportunity #youth #youngpeople #youngprofessionals 
Join YE4C's virtual hangout on 7/16, 7 pm ET! The ongoing pandemic has presented unique challenges for youth to feel connected to their peers. YE4C Editorial Board members, @izzybellalupo, @mindfulmaura, and @ifeoma_ike are passionate about engaging their peers through a series of small-group virtual sessions aimed at providing a supportive space for young people. The upcoming “Hangout with YE4C” hangout session will be structured around a Trivia Night to engage participants and allow a safe space for socialization. 
We are excited to feature the winners of the @EPAgov’s art contest that asked young people to answer the question: How do you rely on water on a daily basis OR why would you consider a career in water? We received many creative and thoughtful submissions! Swipe to see the top three entries chosen by a voting panel that included young people ➡️➡️. These three young people received $100 each as their prize. 🎨 Jibraan, 16, submitted a written essay on the importance of access to clean water and his passion to fight for this cause, globally. 🎨 Natalie, 18, submitted an illustration that depicts all of the ways in which she relies on water daily. 🎨 Charlotte, 15, submitted a video essay on how protecting our habitat and drinking water sources is her inspiration for becoming a water scientist. Join us in congratulating these young people! If you missed this contest, be sure to follow us for future opportunities. . . . . . #art #contest #artcontest #water #waterconservation #environment #sustainability #youth #youngpeople #advocacy 
Why did you make the choice to become fully-vaccinated against #COVID19? Here is why a youth from Portland, OR, decided to get vaccinated! “I wanted peace of mind for my friends, my family and myself. I wanted to move on from the pandemic and experience life to the fullest again. I want to contribute to bringing the world back to normal.” #wecandothis @HHSgov 
Swipe for some tips to stay safe this July 4th holiday weekend: ❤️ Practice social distancing when possible (unless you have been fully-vaccinated against #COVID19) 🤍 Refrain from sharing drinking/eating utensils with others 💙 Celebrate virtually or with masks and socially distancing with those who have not yet been fully-vaccinated ❤️ Celebrate in outdoor, open-air spaces and sanitize common areas #july4 #independenceday #covid19 #staysafe 
Have you checked out YE4C’s #podcast yet? We feature young people discussing topics such as dealing with isolation, how to best use a gap year, the college process, finding strength in community after loss and much more! Find us at Youth Engaged 4 Change Radio on SoundCloud! Link in bio. 
Our best path out of the #COVID19 pandemic is for every American to get a vaccination as soon as it’s available to them. Help build vaccine confidence among your peers and in your community! Join the COVID-19 Student Corps to get invited to biweekly calls to hear how other students are educating their communities about getting the vaccine. Sign up as a student at the #linkinbio. @usedgov @HHSgov #WeCanDoThis #vaccinationdone✔️ #covidvacccine #covid_19 
@VSFSatstate intern for YE4C and @AIRinforms intern, Ada Chung @chung.ada , will be taking over our stories tomorrow to show her day as a volunteer at a #COVID19 vaccination clinic in LA, where she currently lives. Follow @youthengaged4change to follow along as she shows us her day! . . . . . #vaccine #covidvaccine #vaccineclinic #volunteer #youth #takeover #wecandothis #dayinthelife @hhsgov