Foster Youth Museum

04/06/2026

Save the date, get ready for our next show in the beautiful city of San Francisco!

Opening night is July 9th, more details to come.

12/09/2025

Thats a wrap! Swipe to view scenes from our de-install day.

It’s always bittersweet to watch an exhibit come down — a mix of sadness as the walls return to silence, and deep gratitude for the community that made it all possible.

We are profoundly thankful for the incredible village of volunteers who showed up from near and far, lifting, carrying, and caring with us every step of the way. Your hands and hearts helped us lovingly close this chapter of the Lost Childhoods exhibition.

Thank you for helping us honor these stories, from installation to the very last moment.

11/21/2025

Foster Youth Museum had the privilege of connecting with over 20 Guardian Scholars at Sacramento State University. After an hour-long tour of the Lost Childhoods exhibition, we gathered to discuss storytelling, advocacy, healing, and identity—while sharing food and creating art together.

Together, we talked about what it means to break cycles, set boundaries with toxic family members, and how we create community with strangers when we are working towards common goals. The students showed incredible resilience, insight, and dedication. Being in their presence reminded us of the strength and brilliance within foster youth communities.

We are truly grateful and honored to be in such meaningful connection.

💬 A reflection from our founder, Jamie Lee Evans:

“As a former foster youth who used education to propel me forward in this world, I feel elated to work with other foster youth students who are working toward bachelor’s and master’s degrees.”

11/19/2025

❤️

11/18/2025

Back in June of this year, the Foster Youth Museum was featured on CBS News’ Good Day Sacramento , where the incredible advocate Jennifer Rodriguez walked viewers through the exhibit — sharing not only what the museum represents, but also pieces of their own story held within it.

This interview, filmed on June 11, beautifully highlights why this work matters: real experiences, real voices, and real journeys toward healing and hope.

REMINDER

Our exhibit at the Sacramento State Library Gallery is still open to the public until Saturday, December 6, 2025. We invite you to come witness these powerful stories firsthand.

The Foster Youth Education Fund has partnered with Foster Youth Museum, which presents groundbreaking exhibits about youth experiences in foster care, for a new instillation at Sac State.

11/11/2025

Now Showing: Foster Youth Museum at Sacramento State!

Come experience the Foster Youth Museum’s powerful exhibit Lost Childhoods, now on display at the Sacramento State Library Gallery through Saturday, December 6th.

📍 Location: 6000 Jed Smith Dr, Sacramento, CA 95819

This thought-provoking exhibit shares the real stories, artifacts, and voices of foster youth — highlighting resilience, identity, and hope. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the impact of their journeys up close.

Learn more and plan your visit by checking the link in our bio!

10/13/2025

Kia ora!

Foster Youth Museum is now open at Sac State through Dec 6!

Meanwhile, some incredible rangatahi (youth) in Aotearoa (New Zealand) are creating their own Care Experienced Museum — sharing their stories and shaping the narrative.

Adelante, community!!! 💪🌏✨

10/06/2025

Some beautiful moments from our installation at Sacramento State Department of Art! We are so grateful for the everyone who has visited thus far, shared thier stories, and supported the exhibit. Each conversation, reflection, and moment of connection helps keep foster youth voices alive and heard.