Are you looking for housing assistance, funding for college or a boost with your career? We can connect you to local resources to help you gain basic life skills and find your career pathway to help you become a successful adult.

We Can Help.

Youth Advisory Council

The Youth Apprenticeship Council (YAC) began in 2005 and consists of current and former foster care youth who advocate and educate governmental systems and the public on issues surrounding the foster care system. YAC’s mission is to inspire change through education, advocacy and awareness and to improve the image of youth by addressing foster care issues.

YAC members begin on regional councils but they have the ability to become members of the Statewide Council.

Let's Talk.

Contact a representative near you. If you are not located in these counties, check out this map from the Department of Children and Families for a contact near you. (Note: Internet Explorer must be used to access this webpage.)

Columbia, Dodge, Marquette & Sauk Counties

Angel Smith
608.432.1027
asmith@worksmartnetwork.org

Dane & Jefferson Counties

Pricilla Reyes
608.279.5653
preyes@wdbscw.org

Waukesha County

Lauren Friedl
262.695.8042
lfriedl@forwardcareers.org

Ozaukee & Washington Counties

Cindy Hinckley
262.335.5309
chinckley@forwardcareers.org

Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland & Rock Counties

Jodi Rich
608.247.8473
j.rich@swwdb.org

Miranda Addison
608.732.3021
m.addison@swwdb.org