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The Statewide Youth Advisory Board's Draft Proclamation was Signed by the Governor
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The Statewide Youth Advisory Board's Draft Proclamation was Signed by the Governor

The month of October was exciting for the teens on the Statewide Youth Advisory Board (SYAB) as their hard work came to fruition when the Governor of the State of Illinois signed a Proclamation declaring that October 2022 is Foster Youth Voice Month. Join us as we celebrate these teens who not only fought for themselves to be heard, but the other 20,000+ youth in care.

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Illinois Youth Summit on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
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Illinois Youth Summit on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

Illinois YAB was created by statute to give youth ages 14-21 in the care of IDCFS the opportunity to provide feedback on service delivery, programs, and policies that affect them, toward ensuring that all youth are optimally cared for and supported regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, language, handicap/disability, or religion. Illinois YAB is committed to youth empowerment, development, leadership, and achievement.

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