Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s Post

This is such a great reminder for the impact a consistent, safe adult can have in the life of a child! Nicole Davis, Executive Director of Operation: Achieve Independence, shares this quote and more about how we can best support young adults who are about to age out of foster care. Watch or listen here: https://lnkd.in/gHkZRS4x

DID YOU KNOW? Over 140,000 children are in out-of-home care in Pennsylvania, including foster care and kinship care. That's why we need YOUR help! If you are considering becoming a foster or kinship care parent to make a difference in children's lives, Wesley Family Services offers programs to support this journey. Learn more about foster and kinship care at https://lnkd.in/esGifn5e

It is essential that children, their families and foster carers are effectively communicated with when they use children’s social services. To support this, we worked with Tusla - Child and Family Agency to develop a toolkit on the ‘Fundamentals of good communication: How to have effective everyday conversations’. The toolkit will support Tusla - Child and Family Agency staff communicate effectively with people using children’s social services. It aims to help ensure that children, families and foster carers understand what is happening on a day-to-day basis, feel involved in decisions that affect their lives, and have a sense of control regarding their care and support. The toolkit includes key questions to help guide everyday communication as well as practical case studies. View the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/e9VSfBX4

Being a foster parent is about building a strong connection with a child that's in need of one. You can be one of their pillars of support, while they're in your care and beyond. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7b-3ty9

"It's going to take some time to get used to good." As a former foster youth and guardian, Danisha Keating, PhD., CTP shares a wealth of knowledge, encouragement, and perspective in this episode! Regardless of where you find yourself in the foster care community, this is a valuable conversation! Listen in here: https://lnkd.in/gwd_RzMk

Compelling read and an important step in supporting family unity and ensuring children live in safe, nurturing environments. Essential insights for all working with children and families. https://lnkd.in/exjTeiYd

🌟 FOSTER FAMILY CHAMPIONS, ASSEMBLE! 🌟 Countless foster parents yearn to pave the way for academic triumph, yet they stand at a crossroads, bereft of guidance on educational advocacy—where most state support falls short. My mission? To blaze a trail for these devoted caretakers, empowering every foster child to clutch their diploma, ripe with readiness for college or career pursuits. Unite with me! Let’s chart a course to elevate the foster families you champion. Secure our alliance with a click: https://lnkd.in/gM5f3sj7

The new work, created pro-bono by Edelman, aims to inspire prospective adoptive parents to consider adopting a teen from foster care. Ad Councilhas partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and AdoptUSKids, to announce the launch of heartfelt new public service advertisements (PSAs). Read here: https://hubs.la/Q02YT1PF0

WHY WESLEY? Wondering what makes Wesley's foster care services stand out? Listen to Kimberly and why she chose Wesley for support in being a foster parent! Learn more about how Wesley supports children and families within foster and kinship care at: https://brnw.ch/21wKyjY #FosterFriday #FosterCare

At Four Oaks, we continue to focus our efforts on adoption for teens because we know that teens in foster care wait longer for permanency and are at higher risk of aging out than younger children. Securing lifelong connections for these teens, both legally and emotionally, is a critical component in determining their future achievement, health, and well-being. Learn more: iowafosterandadoption.org