The FYI Program began in 2003 as an effort to raise awareness to federal policymakers about the needs and unique perspectives of young adults who spent time in U.S. foster care. CCAI works with congressional offices to secure a congressional internship for each intern. In addition, CCAI organizes orientation, retreats, advocacy training and various networking opportunities with experts in child welfare, government and business.
These combined experiences allow the interns to create a policy report that is presented at briefings to Congress and the White House and released to policymakers and advocates across the country. As a result of the program, federal policymakers learn firsthand the experiences of youth in foster care and go on to use their new knowledge to inspire legislative change to federal child welfare and adoption policy.
Benefits
- Interns benefit both personally and professionally, gaining experience and skills that will bolster their careers for years to come
- This is an immersive nine-week, educational and civic experience
- CCAI provides a weekly stipend funded through donations received for interns, as well as covers major expenses such as housing in Washington, D.C., transportation to/from Washington, D.C., and public transportation to/from the congressional office internship
Eligibilities
- Applicants are expected to have strong writing, grammar and research skills
- Applicants are required to have a strong interest in improving federal child welfare policy
- Applicants are required to have spent at least 24 consecutive months and/or at least a total of 36 months in foster care during any point in their lives and be willing to share their experiences to raise awareness and effect change
- Applicants are required to have completed at least four semesters at an accredited institution of higher learning, such as a college, university, or vocational school by the start of the internship (May 29, 2018)
- Applicants are required to have completed the Spring 2017 semester at an accredited institution of higher learning such as a college, university or vocational school prior to the internship (May 29, 2018)
- Applicants are required to be in Washington, D.C. for the entire duration of the program (May 29 – July 27, 2018) and participate in all mandatory weekend and evening events.
Application Process
- Apply online through the given link
- You have to submit below-mentioned things with your application form-
- Application Form: The application form can be accessed at the official website
- Resume: Use the exact format as the example on the last page of this application form (which includes work experience, school and community involvement, and the dates you were employed). Do not submit more than one page.
- Essay: Essays must be double-spaced, use 12 point Times New Roman font, use proper spelling and grammar, and pages must be numbered. Your essay must include all three of the following:
- how your life experiences have shaped your interest in and skills for this internship program
- how this experience
- fits with your goals and future aspirations, and (3) legislative changes you would want to make to the child welfare system at the federal level based on what you have seen and your experiences.
- Do not submit more than 4 pages; only the first 4 pages will be considered. ALL essay guidelines must be followed.
- Short Response Scenario Questions: You have to answer three questions which can be found at the official link.
- Academic Transcript: The transcript must be the most current from your current or most recent institution of higher learning.
- One Professional Letter of Recommendation & One professional Recommendation Form: These should be referenced from a professor, faculty member, current or former supervisor, etc.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2018
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