Foster Family Alliance of NC

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for our 9/10 virtual training! Join us for a three part series to learn more about sexual abuse, the impact on the children and youth we serve and tips to work with a child that has experienced sexual abuse. This three part series will provide an overview of sexual abuse, a clinical perspective and foster parent perspective. Please join us for this informative and interactive series. 🗓️ 9/10- 6PM - Register at https://buff.ly/3vqWzeD 🗓️ 10/21- 6PM - Register at https://buff.ly/4a85scb 👇🏼 Tag a friend that will want to attend this series. #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #sexualabuseeducation #trauma #traumaeducation

GREAT NEWS! Applications for the Resource Parent Curriculum (RPC) Staff Facilitator Training through the Center for Child and Family Health are still being accepted! This “train the trainer” program is designed for child welfare professionals throughout North Carolina who work with foster, adoptive, or kinship parents. About the Training: Duration: Sept ’24-May ‘25 (For important training dates please visit https://buff.ly/4ebix61) Cost: Free, thanks to funding from NCDSS Who Should Apply: Professionals who engage with foster, adoptive, or kinship parents More Info: To find out if this program is right for you, please visit https://buff.ly/4ebix61 Still have questions? Please contact Julia Fout 📱 614-404-7751 or ✉️ Julia.Fout@duke.edu 🗝️ Key Dates: Application Deadline: September 13th Decision Notification: September 16th Mandatory Launch Call: September 25th at 10 AM – mark your calendar! Apply Now! #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #ResourceParentFacilitatorTraining #Training #TrainTheTrainer

Have you or someone you know ever thought about fostering? FFA is hosting a foster parent interest meeting. Join us! 🗓️ September 18th - 7:00 - 8:00 PM 💻 Register now: https://buff.ly/4d0W4YZ #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #BecomeAFosterParent

Wishing you a Happy Labor Day! #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #fosterfamily #LaborDay #HappyLaborDay

🚨 Webinar alert! Back to School "Grab Bag" Edition: Building on Executive Function Skills Webinar Join C.A.S.E. for an empowering Back to School “Grab-Bag” webinar designed to equip parents, guardians, educators, and professionals with practical strategies for the upcoming academic year. Whether you’re navigating the transition to a new grade or supporting your child’s learning journey from home, this session offers tangible steps and expert advice. Learn how to establish effective routines that promote consistency and success, while understanding the crucial balance between helping and enabling. Discover methods to foster your child’s autonomy, empowering them to take ownership of their education and responsibilities. Gain insights into advocating for your child’s needs within the school environment, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive. Explore ways to create a supportive home environment that enhances learning and development. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and insights that will make this school year a rewarding experience for both you and your child. Join us and prepare to make a positive impact on your child’s educational journey! Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/3AFIz2J - Use free code EXECUTIVE2 at checkout. #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #Webinar #Parenting

Thank you Jockey Being Family for our amazing Back To School Bash in Burlington! #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #JBFBacktoSchoolBash #JockeyBeingFamily #BSB

Taking in a child who needs you can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life – but it can also be stressful for you and the rest of your family. Taking care of yourself is critically important, for your own well-being and for the wellbeing of the child you’re caring for and others in your household. Download the tip sheet- https://buff.ly/3Wyq2gi #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #SelfCareTips

🎥 See Sound of Hope for FREE! 🗓️ Friday 8/23 - 6:00PM 📍 Bethel 'A' Baptist Church in Brevard After the film please join us for information on becoming foster/adoptive parents. Each year, over 600,000 kids enter foster care. The key to solving this problem is the power of relationships- people helping people! ✉️ For more information: fostercare@eckerd.org #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #SoundOfHopeMovie

💻 New On-Demand Course! FosteringNC.org is offering a new on-demand course. In this course, narrated by a young adult with lived experience, participants will learn how to support and advocate for children and youth who identify as LGBTQ+. Participants will also learn common terms, research regarding outcomes, skills needed to provide a supportive home environment, and resources to learn more. Take the course at- https://buff.ly/4cpkR7W #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #FosteringNC #OnDemandCourse

It’s #NationalNonprofitDay, and we can't thank you enough for supporting us! Join us in celebrating National Nonprofit Day by continuing to make a difference: ◾️ Make a donation. ◾️ Interested in making a difference to the life of a child? Become a foster or adoptive parent in North Carolina. ◾️ Learn more about policy changes and how your voice can be heard. ◾️ Gain knowledge, make friends, and get the most out of being a foster parent at one of our yearly regional summits. ◾️ Share your support of our mission with your friends by sharing this post and encouraging them to follow along. Learn more about how you can help at ffa-nc.org #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #ittakesavillage