2025 Ohio Statehouse Day for Current and Former Foster Youth:

• Map for Statehouse Day
• Details for preparation
• Statehouse Roles Worksheet
• Recording of Preparation Zoom

Issue-Based One Pagers:

1. Foster to College Scholarship – Youth Priorities
2. Youth Who Run Away to Escape Abuse
3. Sibling Connections Matter

Schedules for Each Group:
*This event included four teams of current and former foster youth; 25 participants with lived experience.

1. Franklin County
2. Hamilton County
3. Montgomery County
4. Combined Counties

District-Based One Pagers:

1. Franklin County
2. Hamilton County
3. Montgomery County
4. Combined Counties (including Athens and Lorain)
   The one-pagers are for Cuyahoga and Lucas due to the districts of the legislators.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Ohio foster care youth and alumni participated in a Statehouse Day. This event was organized by Lisa Dickson of ACTION Ohio. It was based on the advocacy priorities of the OHIO YAB, including the Foster to College Act, Sibling Connections Matter and safeguarding youth who run away to escape abuse.

The Franklin County group included Adam, Addison, Alexys, Alivia, Caidyn, Gabby and Jaye:

The Hamilton County group included Alana, Antonio, Jaleshia, Saphire, Yalonda and Yonnae:

The Montgomery County group included Abbey, Aryunna, Dalen, Jaylin, Jordan and Renee:

The Combined County group included Ashley, Lisa, Mattie, Renee, Savannah and Zoey:

Here is a link to more photos.

We are thankful for our Statehouse Day helpers!