Foster Village Charlotte

Foster Village Charlotte is seeking a Development Director to lead its strategic fundraising goals as the organization enters its next phase of growth and impact. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to FVC's mission to support and strengthen foster, kinship, and reunifying families in our community. This is a great opportunity for an engaging, collaborative strategic fundraiser to design and implement a diverse fundraising plan. Please check out the position description and application information below https://lnkd.in/d45mSskZ

📲New blog alert! This month's blog, written by Rachel Milbourn, LCSW explores strategies for foster families to support caring for children with developmental disabilities. Below is a sneak peek of some of the strategies shared! 1. Foster Open Communication 2. Provide Resources and Information 3. Encourage Routine and Structure 4. Promote Self-Care for Caregivers 5. Foster Community Connections 6. Advocate for Educational Services 7. Celebrate Milestones Dive deeper into these strategies and learn about how our program, Project SOOTHE, helps children who have experienced early childhood trauma and who face sensory processing challenges. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQBFW6tD

We are hiring! Come join our amazing team! Foster Village Charlotte is seeking a Development Director to lead its strategic fundraising goals as the organization enters its next phase of growth and impact. The ideal candidate is deeply committed to FVC's mission to support and strengthen foster, kinship, and reunifying families in our community. This is a great opportunity for an engaging, collaborative strategic fundraiser to design and implement a diverse fundraising plan. We are taking applications through October 18th. Please check out the position description and application information below https://bit.ly/3Xnlwmc

Here at Foster Village Charlotte, we are ready to equip any foster or kinship family displaced to the Charlotte area due to hurricane helene with tangible resources. You can go to our website and fill out a welcome pack form under our "request forms" tab. In addition, if you would like a person to process crisis-supportive parenting, use that tab to request a 1:1 by one of our licensed clinical social workers. We are here for you. In the months ahead, we stand ready to join our partners across the region to help rebuild inventories that serve foster care. We are #WesternNCStrong

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our hearts are with all those affected. Here in Charlotte, we’ve seen the swell of community support for our beloved mountain towns, which is what we love most about this city. We’ll keep you posted on ways to get involved locally through our stories. Foster Village Charlotte wades through crisis support daily, and today is no different. We know that kids who have experienced trauma can be significantly disrupted during this time. We’re here to support those caregivers in our region as they care for children experiencing unpredictability. In the days ahead, we stand ready to support fostering organizations in the areas affected as they rebuild their inventory, which directly impacts children experiencing foster care and their foster and kinship caregivers. We are #wncstrong.

Have you heard of our Welcome Pack program?🎒 Caregivers often have very little time to prepare for when a new child is entering their home. Welcome packs provide all the necessities for families to get through the first two weeks of care. We deliver welcome packs within 48hours of new placements, 7 days a week. Our welcome packs include clothing, toys, books, hygiene products, blankets, car seats, and more. All items in our welcome packs are brand new and are delivered with the help of volunteers! Interested in learning more or sponsoring a welcome pack for a family? Head over to our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/en-DcHcK

We’re thrilled to announce our very first "Coffee Chats" event! ☕️ Join us on October 25th at 10am to learn about the mission and impact of Foster Village, take a tour of our space, and enjoy a cup of coffee with us. This event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about our organization and the need for support of foster and kinship families. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! We can’t wait to meet you there! Have you already visited Foster Village? We would love if you would share this event with a friend! To sign up, head here: https://lnkd.in/eysJtj7P

A BIG thank you to Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. for hosting a book drive in support of Foster Village Charlotte and for donating over 100 books! These books will be used in our Welcome Packs and caregiver workshops! 📚 We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to our mission. Is your business interested in hosting a donation drive or a lunch and learn in support of Foster Village Charlotte? Reach out to our Engagement Coordinator at meredith@fostervillagecharlotte.org

Are you a teacher with a student in your class experiencing foster care? Are you a therapist or mental health professional looking to understand more about the foster care journey? At Foster Village Charlotte, we recognize that many people touch the child welfare system but may have limited knowledge about the complexity- including, but not limited to - teachers, school administrators, therapists (occupational, speech, mental health, physical), nurses, and many more. That's why we are investing time for the rest of 2024 in providing one-hour virtual consultations that will help support and guide any professional connected to a child experiencing foster care. We're here to brainstorm, answer questions, and build confidence in advocating for and caring for children. You can book a consultation here: bit.ly/FVCofficehours

Last month, we welcomed Children's Hope Alliance, AYN, Children's Home Society, Bethany, and Carolina Family Connections to our center for our first Licensing Agency chat. We're excited to host again! Are you connected to a licensing agency? Join us for our Licensing Coffee Chat event, where we will connect, network, and discuss a challenge currently impacting the child welfare system. The last half hour will be open to further chatting and networking. If it’s your first time at the center, we would love to take you on a tour and tell you more about our programming. This in-person event will be held at 4915 Monroe Rd, so mark your calendars and come ready for caffeine and pastries. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network with like-minded individuals. We look forward to seeing you there!