Former Foster Youth from Nevada Interviews Congressman Horsford on Educational Support & Mentorship

During the 2024 Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day, Arria, a former foster youth from Nevada, interviewed Congressman Steven Horsford. Arria posed questions about improving educational opportunities and support systems for foster youth. Congressman Horsford commended Arria and discussed the need for better educational mentoring, mental health services, and peer-to-peer support. He shared insights on Nevada's implementation of paid mentorship programs and emphasized the importance of centering foster youth in policy decisions.