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Did you know that potential adoptive parents receive training and continuous support throughout the entire adoption journey? This prepares families to understand the distinct requirements of children from foster care, empowering them with the tools to create a stable and nurturing home. ❤️ Learn how you can support this training and support through a donation at heartgalleryofbroward.org #AdoptionAwareness #FindAForever #adoption #adoptionfromfostercare

Joseph felt like he belonged, cruising on his bike with the other kids in the neighborhood without a care in the world. Bicycles (and helmets and locks!) are one of the many things Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation funds for children and youth in foster care. For more than 40 years, we've been changing their stories, simply by helping them experience moments of joy. Learn more about our important work at affcf.org. #changethestory #transformalife #40yearsofchangingthestory #affcf40thanniversary #bicycles #childhoodactivities #keystosuccess #postsecondaryprograms #AFFCF #azffcf #youwinkidswin

Nonprofit Spotlight: @NCHS From the Giving Guide & Event Book 2024 NCHS's primary services are adoption, foster care, and family support. Did you know the organization was established in 1893? Learn more: https://loom.ly/EYlkuFI

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month - a time to highlight the needs of children and youth in foster care and what we can do to make a meaningful impact for them. Founded more than 40 years ago on the idea that we can, and should, do more for young people in care, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation works every day to change their stories so they can lead fuller, richer and more productive lives. We are here to help children and youth in foster care and those that care for them. How We Help: - Childhood Activities: affcf.org/guidelines - Keys to Success: affcf.org/keys - Post-Secondary Programs: affcf.org/ps_programs How You Can Help: - Donate to AFFCF: affcf.org/give - Foster a Child: https://lnkd.in/gcCdB2j9 - Raise Awareness: share our posts with your network to spread word that help is available and how others can get involved #affcf40thanniversary #fostercare #40yearsofimpact #childhoodactivities #keystosuccess #keystofinancialsuccess #postsecondaryprograms #AFFCF #azffcf #youwinkidswin

https://lnkd.in/eg5UPGRA Stuff-A-Trunk/Home for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care & Adoption 12 days remaining to give! Click the link below to make a tax deductible donation. Remember... here are some staggering statistics that drive us: ~More than 23,000 children will age out of the US foster care system every year. ~After reaching the age of 18, 20% of the children who were in foster care will become instantly homeless. ~Only 1 out of every 2 foster kids who age out of the system will have some form of gainful employment by the age of 24. ~There is less than a 3% chance for children who have aged out of foster care to earn a college degree at any point in their life. ~7 out of 10 girls who age out of the foster care system will become pregnant before the age of 21. ~ Despite all of the challenges, 70% of foster kids regularly say that they would like to attend college one day. Source: https://lnkd.in/e47xbiTN

Happy December! Now is the time to showcase your favorite holiday recipes and you’re in luck because Our Tastes Like Home campaign launches today!! 🧡 Imagine how different your life would be without the delightful tastes and delicious smells that evoke happy memories of family and friends. Sadly, kids in foster care don’t have to imagine this hard reality because they have experienced deep loss, including the loss of traditions–like beloved recipes–that shape identity and a sense of belonging. Are you ready to challenge the status quo and keep kids and families connected? Follow these steps: 🥧Participate in our campaign by making a dish that tastes like home to you and sharing it with your family and friends. https://lnkd.in/dRU_qhnc 🧑🍳Share a video or photo of you making your recipe and tag us on social media @connectourkids! We would love to see what tastes like home to you!! 🌍Spread the word about our mission and the Tastes Like Home Campaign. You can impact the lives of vulnerable children in foster care today. Won’t you join us in our mission to ensure every child in foster care has a permanent, supportive family and the chance to build memories of what tastes like home to them? Support our mission by clicking the link https://lnkd.in/giYhTX_A. #ConnectOurKids #TastesLikeHome #ConnectOurKidsTechnology #FosterCare #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2023 #SocialWorkResources #SocialWork #ConnectivityMattersBlog #GiveBack #FosterCare #SocialWork #FosterYouth #ChildWelfareServices #ChildWelfarePolicy #ChildWelfare #NonProfitSupport #NonProfitFundraising

Fostering is just one of many ways to help children in crisis, so here are seven other ways you can help a child in foster care. 1. Mentor a Teen  Mentors can provide needed support to teenage youth and help them learn daily living and vocational skills, budgeting, goal setting, time management, problem-solving and organizational skills. Most importantly, mentors give young people in the foster care system a caring adult they can look up to and share their problems with. 2. Provide Respite Care  Instead of taking a child into your home full-time, respite care providers give foster parents a short-term break, often for one night or a weekend. It’s an opportunity for you to do something similar to foster parenting for a short period of time and it’s a great way to see if foster parenting is right for you. 3. Donate Many children in foster care have very few belongings. In addition to our welcome boxes, we gather clothing, personal hygiene items, toys, school supplies, and other items that children and teens might otherwise not have. #WeCareFamilyConnections #fostercare

Fostering is just one of many ways to help children in crisis, so here are seven other ways you can help a child in foster care. 1. Mentor a Teen Mentors can provide needed support to teenage youth and help them learn daily living and vocational skills, budgeting, goal setting, time management, problem-solving and organizational skills. Most importantly, mentors give young people in the foster care system a caring adult they can look up to and share their problems with. 2. Provide Respite Care Instead of taking a child into your home full-time, respite care providers give foster parents a short-term break, often for one night or a weekend. It’s an opportunity for you to do something similar to foster parenting for a short period of time and it’s a great way to see if foster parenting is right for you. 3. Donate Many children in foster care have very few belongings. In addition to our welcome boxes, we gather clothing, personal hygiene items, toys, school supplies, and other items that children and teens might otherwise not have. #WeCareFamilyConnections #fostercare 

Exciting news!! Bringing Families Together's new website is officially launched!! https://lnkd.in/gF2pMYyK BFT created an awesome new website to better serve our parents, families and community. It has SO many new resources and features! Check it out and be sure to sign up for our newsletter while you are there! And read our client testimonials at the bottom of the pages. We have robust pages for foster care, adoption, mentoring, all our community programs (including Home Visitation, Intensive In-Home Services / Intensive Family Reunification Services, Parent Aide / Education, TLSS), waiting families, waiting children, plus a new donations page for BFT needs and event pages! We make it easy for you to reach out to us if you are interested in fostering, adopting or mentoring, and if you are a birth parent or a parent in the community needing support. Learn more about BFT, our team and mission, read past newsletters and report cards. PLUS, watch for more events and job openings (careers page) to be added. #websitelaunch #bringingfamiliestogether #fostercare #adoption #mentoring #familyservices #familyreunification #parenteducation #homevisitation #casemanagement

Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and cared for. Unfortunately, not every child is fortunate enough to grow up in a stable and nurturing environment. For children who have suffered abuse and neglect, finding a family who can provide them with the love and support they need can be a challenge. That's where Child Bridge comes in. Child Bridge is a nonprofit organization that works to find foster and adoptive families for children who have experienced neglect or abuse. We understand that healing from abuse and neglect is a journey that requires patience, compassion, and understanding. That's why we equip families with the training, resources, and tools they need to help a child heal and thrive. Our goal is to bridge the gap between children in need and families who are willing to do the hard work of caring for the vulnerable. Whether a child needs a temporary placement for a few days, a longer-term foster home for a few months, or a forever family through adoption, Child Bridge is there to support the family every step of the way. We believe that every child deserves a chance to heal and grow in a safe and loving environment. By finding families who are willing to open their hearts and homes to children in need, we are creating a brighter future for all involved. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of abused and neglected children and give them the opportunity to thrive. If you are interested in becoming a foster or adoptive family, or if you would like to support our mission in any way, please visit www.childbridgemontana.org or message me for more information. Together, we can bridge the gap and provide hope and healing to children who need it most.