dcs (empowerment)
The Youth Empowerment Council is a place to be a representative voice for youth
who have experienced foster care. Council members participate in Youth
Leadership panels at conferences and community events, serve as role models for
youth in foster care, provide advice for independent living program goals and
objectives, advocate for DCS improvements by examining policies, procedures and
practices, and recommend adjustments that will result in positive outcomes for
youth in foster care.