SaySo, Strong Able Youth Speaking Out, is a statewide association of youth aged 14 to 24 who are or have been in the out-of-home care system that is based in North Carolina. This includes all types of substitute care, including foster care, group homes, and mental health placements.

Founded in 1998 by a stakeholder group of older youths in care, adult caregivers, and adult professionals, SaySo has been recognized with respect in North Carolina and nationally as a youth driven advocacy organization. Our founding members felt youths needed to be more involved in advocating and policy development for young people in substitute care.

In 2002, with the support of the Fenwick Foundation, SaySo became an incorporated, private, non-profit organization with approved 501c3 status. Find a local chapter near you. https://www.saysoinc.org/about-sayso