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With 400,000 children experiencing foster care, the need for stable foster homes has never been more urgent. But 50% of foster homes close within their first year, often due to a lack of support. Through building “radical community,” National Angels is improving that statistic one family at a time:
When I began my career in child welfare, specifically working with children in foster care. My naive and simplistic reason was that every child deserves a family. Then it became about empowering the family. And then how to change the monstrosity of the child welfare system. Then how to train and develop the foster care workforce. My reason doesn’t change but how I have done it has changed. But the one thing I have learned is that I can’t do it alone. I can’t do it with the team around me. It takes the entire community. Not just social workers. If you are a professor, you can do more research for children and families. If you a doctor, you can provide healing. If you a pastor, you can provide shepherding to the broken families. If you a business person you can see how your company can provide job opportunities for parents to have children returned home. If you are a teacher, you can find ways to teach the child that is unique to their learning style. I can go on and on. If you don’t know how you can help a child or a family that’s involved in foster care then drop a comment and I can help connect that for you! #fostercareawarenessmonth
It's officially the start of National Foster Care Month. This month we want to not only thank our fearless foster families and staff, but we also want to ask others to join us in this ministry. Whether that’s becoming a foster parent, getting certified to babysit foster children, or simply starting a support group for other foster families in your church — there is a lot you can do! Take this month to get engaged with foster care and ask yourself, “What can I do to help?” To learn more visit https://hubz.li/Q02tnD790.
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! This month, we want to recognize the children who are living in foster care, the foster parents who care for them, and the staff who facilitate foster care and adoption services. Want to learn about how Wesley supports children and families within foster care? Read FAQs about foster care at Wesley and stories from our foster families at https://lnkd.in/esGifn5e #FosterFriday #FosterCare #FosterCareAwarenessMonth
In 2023, there were 1752 youth in custody in NM with only 1007 foster homes. We have kids living in office buildings. Youth are moving from shelter to shelter every 90 days. We have youth choosing to run away because that feels like the best option. How can we change education outcomes and break the foster care cycle when we are not able to figure out a place for the youth to live? #fostercare #fosteryouth #fosteryoutheducation #education https://lnkd.in/eYnjYxuK
Did you know that if we had just 70 more foster families, we would meet our goal of having a network of 250 foster homes? 5 Benefits of having 70 more foster homes... 🏡 Children have more placement options, increasing the likelihood of finding the right fit for each child's unique needs. 🏡 Reduces overcrowding in existing placements, leading to better living conditions and individualized attention for each child. 🏡 Allows for siblings to be placed together more frequently, preserving important family bonds and providing a sense of security during a challenging time. 🏡 Alleviates the strain on existing foster families, preventing burnout and ensuring that foster parents receive the support they need to continue providing quality care. 🏡 Caters to diverse cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that children are placed in culturally responsive environments that respect their identities. If you'd like to step up to make an impact in a child's life, we'd love to connect with you! 📞863-519-8900 x 289 or visit https://lnkd.in/e4ZAcPed.
🔍 How Does the Foster Care System Work? 🔍 Understanding the foster care system is crucial for supporting foster youth and families. Learn about the process, challenges, and how you can get involved to make a positive impact. Read more about how the foster care system works here: https://lnkd.in/gMYxsXXM
Care Management services and collaborative work with providers/practices & Child Welfare staff is so important for achieving comprehensive care for children & youth in foster care.
Did you know that CCNC has a dedicated team focusing on children and youth in foster care? Check out the CCNC Foster Care Page for the latest information on resources available to support your patients in foster care. https://bit.ly/49FwXK0
Today is the last day of National Foster Care Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to recognizing the children who are living in foster care, the foster parents who care for them, and the staff who facilitate foster/adoption services. However, we hope that you are supportive of those involved in foster care year-round! Interested in getting involved as a foster parent? Read stories from our foster families and FAQs about foster care at https://lnkd.in/ed4PMDdF #FosterFriday #FosterCare #FosterCareAwarenessMonth
🌟✨ Did you know that you don't have to become a foster parent to make a positive impact on the lives of children in foster care? 🌟✨ #FosterCare is a complex issue, but each and every one of us has the power to change a child's life for the better. ❤️ It takes each of us doing our part to solve the foster care crisis. Decide what you can do today. Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q026zQ_50. Visit https://hubs.la/Q026zQ_50 to learn more about how you can help. Let's make sure no child feels alone or forgotten. 🙌🌻 #FosterFriendly #SupportFosterCare
Here are THREE crucial facts about teens in foster care to shed light on the urgent need for loving, permanent families for teens in foster care. #adoptionawarenessmonth
Entering into the foster care space will come with unique challenges however, there is a meaningful opportunity for families to help make a difference by becoming foster parents. While there is a lot to consider before deciding to take this step, we want to help provide guidance as you consider this opportunity. Today on the blog, read "20 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Foster Care Agency" ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g4zcSM2j #fostercare #fostercareawareness #fostercareagency