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The mission of Every Child Indiana is to be Hoosiers' guide to foster care and adoption so it can be easier to get involved. Every Child has gathered liscensed agencies like Choices, volunteer organizations, advocates, and the Department of Child Services to fill the biggest gaps in caring for children and families before, during, and beyond foster care. Read how EVERYONE can get involved, not just future foster parents: https://lnkd.in/gdgiCbGv

May is National Foster Care Month. In her latest insight, partner Deborah Ausburn explains what people can do to help foster families. To learn more about what you can do to help, read her full insight below. https://lnkd.in/ej7TmjW3

Navigating the complexities of foster care and family reunification is crucial for the well-being of children and families. Did you know that in Sebastian County, reunification is a reality for 42% of children in foster care? This highlights the importance of community collaboration and support. 🤝 Through initiatives like the 100 Families Alliance, parents working with their communities have an 85% chance of being reunited with their children. Additionally, preventive measures are being implemented, with over 1,000 children avoiding removal from their families over the past two years. 🌟 Explore innovative approaches to foster care and family support. Follow us to learn more about how we can empower families and strengthen communities. Let's work together to ensure the well-being and reunification of families in foster care! #FamilyReunification

🌟 Celebrating National Foster Care Month 🌟 This May, Unleashed Brands Foundation is committed to ensuring every child in foster care has the opportunity to be a great kid. With over 430,000 children navigating the foster care system, the need for support and compassion is immense. Our efforts range from hosting free birthday parties for kids affected by the foster system, to building essential duffel bag kits in collaboration with Foster Love - Together We Rise. We also collect essential items for Chosen Ones and raise awareness alongside our friends at CASA. Each initiative is a step towards fulfilling our belief that all kids deserve to live a life of care and dignity. Here’s why National Foster Care Month matters: 👀 Highlighting the Need: It brings to light the challenges foster children face and emphasizes the necessity for safe, nurturing homes. 🎖️ Honoring Foster Parents and Supporters: We salute the selfless foster parents and organizations dedicated to providing stability and love. 🤝 Empowering Communities: By participating, whether through volunteering, mentorship, or advocacy, you contribute to building supportive networks for foster youth. 📣 Advocating for Change: This month sparks important conversations and actions aimed at enhancing the foster care system to ensure every child thrives. Join us in making a difference. Together, we can help foster children not just survive, but thrive. 💙 #FosterCareMonth #UnleashedPotential #UnleashedBrandsCares #FosterAwareness

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to open our hearts and minds to the experiences of over 400,000 foster children across the nation. These children, often moving from home to home, frequently carry more than just the physical burden of their belongings in nondescript and undignified trash bags—they carry the emotional and psychological weight of uncertainty, loss, and upheaval. Foster children are disproportionately affected by challenges such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. They may struggle academically and socially, often as a direct result of their unstable environments and the trauma they’ve endured. Each transition can feel like yet another layer of instability in their already tumultuous lives. This is why #MyBagMyStory was founded, a compassionate nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no child has to pack their life into a trash bag. With every stylish, durable bag sold, another is donated to a foster child. These bags are not just practical; they are symbols of respect, care, and the belief that these children deserve better. We can all play a part in supporting these resilient young individuals. Here’s how you can help: - **Educate yourself and others** about the unique challenges faced by foster children. - **Support foster families** and organizations by volunteering your time or resources. - **Advocate** for better policies and support systems for foster children and their families. - **Contribute to organizations like My Bag My Story**, which provide both immediate needs and long-term support to foster children. This Foster Care Awareness Month, join us in making a tangible difference. Visit our website www.myBagmystory.com to purchase a bag for yourself or as a gift, and automatically donate a second bag to a child in need. Together, we can end the cycle of the trash bag and give foster children something they can call their own—a symbol of hope, dignity, and the knowledge that someone cares. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #FosterCare #FosterKids

Our Tastes Like Home social media campaign launches today! We're aiming to raise awareness about children in foster care and the need for foster care reform that includes prioritizing maintaining a child's connections to extended family, community, and personal histories. Join us for a thoughtful way to do a lot of good by sharing what "Tastes Like Home" to you: 1. Post a pic of a recipe or food that “Tastes Like Home" to you. 2 . In the caption, share the story of the recipe and why it means so much to you. 3. Use the hashtags #TastesLikeHomeCampaign and #ConnectOurKids. 4. Include this text: Connect Our Kids’ Tastes Like Home campaign raises awareness for children in foster care who have experienced deep loss, including the loss of traditions—like beloved recipes—that shape identity and a sense of belonging. Better outcomes for children in foster care are possible when connections to extended family, community, and personal histories are preserved and restored. Follow @ConnectOurKids to learn more.

Did you know? The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas holds 65,000 people. Multiply this by six and you get 390,000, which falls short of accommodating the 400,000 kids in foster care today. Nationwide, there are only half the amount of homes needed to house them. One of the reasons for the shortage is that 50% of new foster parents quit within the first year, with many stating lack of community support as a reason. That's where our Foster Friendly program comes in. We help increase foster parent retention by equipping businesses, churches and entire communities to support and encourage local foster families. As a business leader, you can make a huge difference in the lives of foster families and the children they serve through: A) Corporate sponsorships Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpG2DDsC B) Offering discounts to foster families on our free Foster Friendly App Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gasfpedz Join the movement and let's make sure these local heroes receive the community support they deserve! #fosterfriendly #nfl #superbowl Statistics source: Lifesong for Orphans

Seeing stats like this can be disheartening, until you realize that it is absolutely possible to change this reality when everyone does their part. These are our kids, America's kids, and we can all take a step TODAY to flip the script for their future. Because it's our future, too. Help more kids find families through corporate sponsorships: https://lnkd.in/en7KrGj2 #superbowl #fostercareawareness

Happy National Foster Care Day! Today we celebrate and honor the incredible work of foster parents, social workers, and organizations like CASA that support children in foster care. This day is an important reminder of the thousands of children who are in need of a safe and loving home. Foster care can be a challenging and rewarding experience for both the children and the families who open their hearts and homes to them. It provides a temporary refuge for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect, giving them the opportunity to heal and thrive in a supportive environment. It's important to recognize the dedication and compassion of foster parents who selflessly take on the responsibility of caring for children who are not their own. Their love and support can make a lasting impact on a child's life, providing them with a sense of stability and belonging during a tumultuous time. On this day, let's also acknowledge the hard work of social workers and organizations that work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of children in foster care. Their advocacy and support are crucial in helping children find permanent, loving homes and providing them with the resources they need to succeed. As we celebrate National Foster Care Day, let's also remember the thousands of children still in need of a safe and loving home. Consider how you can support foster care initiatives in your community, whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children in foster care and ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a nurturing and supportive environment. https://lnkd.in/g_rXJXuW #NationalFosterCareDay #FosterCareAwareness #SupportFosterFamilies #EveryChildDeservesAHome

May is National Foster Care Month (NFCM). There are more than 391,000 children and youth in foster care. This year’s NFCM theme—“Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.”—shines a light on how we can support the roughly 20,000 young people who transition out of the foster care system each year without a permanent family. At Fostering Hope, we are dedicated to supporting teens and youth who are aging out of the system. #fostercare #nationalfostercaremonth #fostercaremonth #teensinfostercare #fosteringhope