Young Voices Shaping Foster Care Reform

In North Carolina, a powerful youth-led group called SaySo is turning the tables on the foster care system. Made up of teens and young adults aged 14 to 24 in substitute care, they’re not just speaking out—they’re shaping policy. Kemari McCrimmon, 16 when he joined, says SaySo gave him his voice back and now he’s helping others feel heard. They’re working directly with lawmakers to fix systemic gaps, especially around post-care employment. Their big event, “Submerge Into Your Future,” kicks off July 23 in Winston-Salem, designed to equip young people with real-world skills and resources to thrive after leaving care. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/53f6f6c701e89560