American Foster Futures runs a national campaign for systemic change while delivering direct support so foster youth across the country can graduate, find stable housing, and build independent lives.
American Foster Futures empowers foster youth nationwide through policy advocacy and direct support for education, housing, and the transition out of care.
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"Without AFF's help navigating the tuition waiver process and finding stable housing, I would never have made it to my second year of college. They didn't just advocate — they showed up for me."
"The reciprocity work they're doing matters so much. I was able to transfer to a specialized program out of state because they fought for cross-state recognition of my waiver. It changed everything."
"AFF connected me with a mentor, helped me with my first apartment application, and made sure I had the resources to finish high school. I finally feel like I have a real future."
Establish or expand Texas-style tuition waivers nationwide for equitable access to higher education.
Join the movement →Prioritize Texas surplus vehicles for foster youth — based on Louisiana House Bill 575 priority access for state surplus vehicles.
Learn more →State-by-state reciprocity so a youth with a waiver in one state can access similar benefits in another.
Learn more →Hands-on AI, 3D CAD with SOLIDWORKS, paid microgreens jobs in Dallas, college support, and career placement — STEM for foster youth.
Learn more →Paid vocational training in Education and Human Services: teach foster youth to farm, hire them, sell microgreens to DFW restaurants. 100% of proceeds return to the nonprofit.
Grow to Earn →Job readiness, placement partnerships, and financial literacy for lasting independence.
Learn more →Your support funds advocacy that changes laws and direct services that change lives.