The document describes California Youth Connection (CYC), a youth-led organization that aims to empower foster youth and enact legislative change to improve the foster care system. CYC's mission is to develop youth leaders who can transform the system through policy advocacy. It serves foster youth ages 14-24 in central California. CYC is run by a board of directors and staff who support the youth members in advocating for their needs and interests through leadership development, community organizing, and policy work.