Bellefaire JCB

Awesome job to this week's Student Spotlight at Monarch Center for Autism, Luke Abbs! Your hard work and positivity inspire us all!

Karen McHenry, Director of Community Engagement for Runaway and Homeless Youth programs at Bellefaire JCB, presented to the South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools staff on effectively supporting homeless and missing youth in our community. She emphasized the Collaboration Against Human Trafficking and outlined ways staff can help when they have concerns about a youth in a potentially dangerous situation or environment. Thank you, Karen, for your continued advocacy on ways to help the homeless and missing youth in our community and for shining a light on the essential resources available through our Homeless and Missing Youth Program at Bellefaire!

Becoming a foster parent at Bellefaire JCB is such a wonderful way to make a difference! By opening your heart and home, you not only give a child in need a safe place but also help biological families on their journey to reunification. Together, we can support families to heal, grow, and thrive long-term. Start your foster care journey today and be part of something truly special! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gmuqg2fV

We are so excited that Paula Friedman, the talented illustrator of the book 'The Kite' and our former JDN Assistant Director, could visit the JDN Early Childhood Center to read to our little ones! Thank you for making their afternoon so much fun. It was wonderful to have you back with us for the day! 📚

You have the amazing opportunity to empower a foster youth and help them feel loved and secure! By starting your foster parent journey, you can truly make a positive difference in the life of a child or teen as they heal and grow. Let's shape brighter futures together! Learn more & join us at: Bellefaire: https://lnkd.in/gmuqg2fV

You make it all possible! Your amazing support helps Bellefaire JCB continue to assist the children and families in our 25+ programs who need us the most. Now, more than ever, kids and families are in need of vital mental health care and education services, and we truly can't do this important work without YOU! We believe that together, we can achieve so much for the 26,000+ children and families we care for each year. Join us in making a difference by contributing to our Annual Fund! You can donate here: bellefairejcb.org/donate

With the frigid weather, school closures, and a national youth mental health crisis, many young people in our community need our help NOW more than ever. You can make a difference for homeless youth in the Cleveland area by donating through our Homeless & Missing Youth Amazon Wish List or by donating online to Bellefaire JCB. Assembling and dropping off survival and snack kits for the youth & teens is another wonderful way to show you care! Every contribution helps! View our Homeless & Missing Youth Amazon Wish List here: https://lnkd.in/eqegh8Wz You can donate online here: https://lnkd.in/eamSxqu

We are proud to announce our partnership with Collaborative to End Human Trafficking for the 'Humans Over Human Trafficking' campaign, launched this January during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This powerful initiative is set to raise awareness and drive action in our community. Together, we can make a significant impact in the battle against human trafficking. Take the pledge today and join us in this crucial fight!

Let's break the stigma together! Foster children can thrive and create their own miracles with love and the right support system. Become a foster parent to make a difference and to help change the life of a child! Learn more about foster care with Bellefaire: https://lnkd.in/gmuqg2fV

Cheers to an amazing 2024! We're so grateful for your unwavering support & the lasting impact that we've made together this past year! Your generosity has powered our 25+ programs and truly transformed lives. Check out our 2024 wrap-up to see how you helped make an impact. Let’s get ready for an even more fantastic 2025 together! 💜