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THE MOCKINGBIRD SOCIETY DONATE NOW This is a button It takes us allTransforming Foster Care, Ending Youth Homelessness Donate Now Subscribe To Our EmailsHere's thelatest from us. Check out our most recent newsletter!The 2026 Legislative Session is here! Find all information about our advocacy, as well as advocacy resources, at the button below.Learn about Mockingbird's 2026 Legislative AgendaUpcoming Event Learn MoreAnnual Report Read our most recent Annual Report for updates on each of our programs and stories from young people involved in our work.READ THE REPORTRead the Latest Issue of The Mockingbird TimesPDF Version of December 2025 Mockingbird Times2024 Legislative WinsSB 5908: Extended Foster Care - Lead Agenda ItemOn March 19, 2024, Senate Bill 5908 Extended Foster Care (EFC) was officially signed into law. Beginning on June 6, 2024, the following elements of the bill will go into effect: Any young person who is dependent at age 18 will be eligible for Extended Foster Care; Young people can sign a voluntary placement agreement or an agreement to participate in EFC anytime within six months of their 18th birthday (even before they turn 18), and they can sign those forms electronically; and young people who enroll in EFC must receive their first subsidy within one month.This marks The Mockingbird Society’s 70th major legislative win since its inception in 2000.More about SB 5908 HB 1929: The Bridge - Support Agenda Item This support agenda item was carried to the finish line by Northstar Advocates and The Bridge Coalition. The Bridge will create two 6-10 bed community-based housing programs that young people can stay in for 1-90 days as they identify long-term housing. Behavioral health services, consultation, and technical assistance will be provided.More about HB 1929ABOUT OUR WORKLatest Blog Posts26JanIntroducing Our New Executive Director: Yvonne-Monique AvivaDear Mockingbird Supporters, We are thrilled to announce that after a thoughtful, thorough,...18JunA Message from Mockingbird's Interim Board President, Zachary WoodDear Mockingbird Community, I write today in my capacity as Vice President, and Interim President,...06MayA Message from Natalie Lente: Transitioning from My Role as Executive DirectorDear Mockingbird Community, With a full and tender heart, I’m writing to share that I will be...13MarLegislative Session Update on SB 5082 (EFC) - March 2025The following is a message from our Public Policy & Advocacy Director, Charles Smith Dear...Our ImpactLearn about the results we get and how we get them.Read More BlogRead the latest postsRead More Youth ProgramsYouth Leadership and Advocacy.Read More Keep up to date. Subscribe to our emailsSubscribe