Foster to Foster✨
A Lot Is Happening: Here's Everything You Need to Know, As of May 29, 2026
Foster Advocates has been busy, and we don't want you to miss a thing. Below is everything happening right now — with deadlines, links, and ways to get involved. Bookmark this page and check back often.
1️⃣ 🎥 "I Am Foster" — Video Submission
Deadline: May 31
We're building a video campaign that puts Foster identity front and center. Share a short clip of yourself listing your identities out loud — in your own words — ending with: "…and I am Foster."
Open to Foster leaders across our network
Optional $25 stipend for submitting
Short clips only — your voice, your identity, your words
2️⃣ 📋 Foster Advisory Council — Application Open
Deadline: June 14 | Ages 18–30
A statewide research project needs your voice at the table. Join a paid advisory council, review research findings, and make sure Foster perspectives are central to the work.
4 virtual sessions
Compensation provided
Open to Fosters ages 18–30
👉 Apply for the Advisory Council
3️⃣ 🏠 Know Your Housing Rights — Info Session
RSVP by June 10 | Event: June 17
Join us for our first-ever Tenant and Housing Rights Info Session. Whether you're navigating housing challenges now or want to be prepared, this is for you.
Overview of tenant rights in Minnesota
Connection to resources and legal help
Open Q&A — bring your questions
4️⃣ 🎟️ Minnesota Promise at One Year — Celebration Event
June 11 | Tickets Almost Gone
We're celebrating one full year of the Minnesota Promise — and we want you in the room. Join foster leaders, community leaders, and legislators to reflect on what we've built and map out what comes next.
⚠️ We already sold out once and just added a final handful of tickets. This is it.
5️⃣ 🏆 Nominate a Foster Leader for an Award
Deadline: May 31
Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate a Foster leader for an award before the deadline.
6️⃣ 🌐 Join the Foster to Foster Portal
No deadline — join today
The more people in the Portal, the more powerful our community becomes. Sign up to stay connected, access resources, and be part of what we're building together.
7️⃣ 💬 Join the Foster to Foster Group Chat
No deadline — join today
Peer connection group chats are already live. Drop memes, stay in the loop, share plans, and just be in community. (You must sign up for the Portal first before your request will be accepted.)
👉 Join the Group Chat on GroupMe
8️⃣ 💬 Save the Date: Foster Advocates Summer Celebration on July 25
More details to come after June 11!