Lost Childhoods Art Exhibit
The Lost Childhoods art exhibit, tells the story of loss and powerlessness in the foster care system – and the human capacity for resilience and connection. In the words of one contributor, “The foster care system leaves a footprint of loss and I’ve had to unlearn every single way the system raised me.” Experience the largest collection of art, artifacts and video portraits about youth experiences in foster care. Conceived by current and former foster youth, the museum offers a unique opportunity to understand foster youth perspectives and how youth can heal and grow with supportive relationships, collaborative decision‐making, positive encounters, and respect.
The exhibit is available for public viewing during the months of April 2025 and May 2025. The exhibit and program series is offered in partnership with Foster Youth Museum and CASA of San Mateo County.
SPONSORED BY
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative - box - Sequoia Healthcare District - The Sobrato Organization - Redwood City Arts Commission
UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 5 @10am: Exhibit Opens
- April 10 @ 6pm: Hype & Hope: Igniting Youth and Community Spirit
- April 14 @6pm: California's Forgotten Children Documentary and discussion
- April 18 @5pm: Living Out Loud: A Night of Spoken Word @CZI
- April 26 @11am: Drag Story Hour
- May 6 @5:30pm: Self-Care Listens: Healing through Art and Music
- May 13 @6pm: A Conversation About CSEC (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
- May 19 @6pm: Not Again! School Stability for Foster Youth
- May 20 @5:30pm: Looking Back, Moving Forward: Juvenile Justice in San Mateo County
TAKE ACTION
- Become a CASA Volunteer: Visit casaofsanmateo.org/volunteer or reach out to melissa@casaofsanmateo.org for more information.
- Learn about becoming a resource (foster) parent: Visit www.helpsanmateokids.com/foster/ or reach out to resourcefamily@smcgov.org for more information.
- Bake a cake: Visit cake4kids.org/volunteer-form for more information.
- Make a financial donation to CASA: Visit casaofsanmateo.org/donate or reach out to spencer@casaofsanmateo.org for more information.
- Make a financial donation to Foster Youth Museum: Visit fosteryouthmuseum.org/donate or reach out to jamieleeevans@gmail.com for more information.
- Donate new school supplies: Reach out to Rosanna at randerson@smcoe.org for more information.
- Bring a friend to the exhibit
- Donate needed items to CASA: Visit our Amazon wish list or reach out to Kassie at kassandra@casaofsanmateo.org for more information.
- Donate a gift card: Visit our Amazon wish list or reach out to Kassie at kassandra@casaofsanmateo.org for more information
ADVISORY BOARD
California Youth Connection - FLY Program (Fresh Lifelines for Youth) - Star Vista - San Mateo County Office of Education - San Mateo County Independent Living Program
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Elizabeth Quiroz, Author of Purified in the Flame and co-founder of Redemption House - California Youth Connection - Fresh Lifelines for Youth - Health Youth Ambassadors - Love Nerve Fails - Rape Trauma Services - San Mateo County Children and Family Services - San Mateo County District Attorney's Office - San Mateo County Independent Living Program - San Mateo County Office of Education - San Mateo County Public Defenders - StarVista - Youth Speaks