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Winning an AOI National Award is a significant accomplishment. The applications are judged by peers who work in the field of child welfare who assess each program based on specific judging criteria,” said Lynn Tonini, Founder and Executive Director of Aging Out Institute. “The programs that won awards this year are doing amazing things to support youth aging out of foster care. We are extremely pleased that we are able to provide monetary prizes for the winning organizations to contribute toward their services for their transition age youth

One hopeful note that came from the research brief was about how a positive, accepting adult could be a protective factor for young people, and significantly cut their risk of suicide. This led us to the All Children-All Families program at Human Rights Campaign Foundation, which is doing amazing work guiding community organizations working in foster care, adoptions, and community-based youth services to be affirming and inclusive,

NOSAC is a national organization made up of State Associations who represent children and children services. Our purpose and mission are
to facilitate networking and to share information among our member associations. On a national level, we coordinate child welfare issues with other National Organizations and provide uncompromising leadership.

“From foster care to behavioral health, NOSAC’s collective voice is powerful, knowledgeable, and invaluable to the debate on children and youth centered policy and programming,” Janine said. “I am honored and excited to do the work of elevating its voice.”