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Check out this story from KING 5 about SB 5908 (Extended Foster Care) and how it will support young people as they transition into adulthood: https://lnkd.in/geTpEkHd This bill has been a long time coming, and there is still much work to be done. Support the future work of young advocates so that more policies can be created to help transform foster care and end youth homelessness. Make your gift of support today: https://lnkd.in/gzg6uieg

SILP, housing navigation and maintenance program, and the CA Family Urgent Respond System are critical programs that support foster youth in achieving their housing needs and ensuring that young people build community around them and set up a system of care for themselves. It is essential to increase the level of support to young people leaving foster care, not cut them. #fosteryouth #support #communitybuilding #systemofcare

Want to hear directly from a young person about the challenges youth face when they exit the foster care system? This 4 minute video provides great insight!

The foster care system can be difficult to navigate for both the children and foster parents involved. Many children raised within the system face internal struggles as they try to find stability, love and acceptance. If you were a foster child who had to move from home to home, it can be hard to feel secure. You may struggle with feelings of abandonment, low self-esteem and trust issues. The system needs improvement to better support these vulnerable youth. Let's raise awareness of the challenges foster youth endure. #fostercare #fosteryouth #fostercarematters

May is #NationalFosterCareMonth. ❗Did you know? According to the Children’s Bureau, there are over 391,000 children and youth in foster care. Approximately 20,000 youth age out of the foster care system each year without a permanent family. Organizations like Foster Angels of Central Texas work hard to advocate for youth in foster care. We are proud to support @fosterangelsctx and the vital work they do for children in Central Texas. This month, let’s take action to support organizations who make a critical difference in our Austin and Central Texas community! From financial gifts to volunteering to advocacy - there are an abundance of ways we can get involved. Visit www.childwelfare.gov to learn more about National Foster Care Month. Visit www.fosterangelsctx.org to learn more about this incredible organization. #FosterCareAwareness #NationalFosterCareMonth #FosterCare #FosterLove #FosterHope #SupportFosterFamilies #FosterYouth #FosterCommunity #FosterCareMonth #FosterCareSupport #FosterHeroes #AustinTX #ATXRealtors #AustinRealEstate #AustinHomes #ATXCommunity #AustinFamilies #AustinLife #ATXCharity #FosterAngels #FosterAngelsCTX #PowersPropertyGroup #PowersPropertyGroupTX

Have you ever considered how social conditions can lead to foster care involvement?⚖️ Poverty, underfunded schools, under-resourced communities, and heavy police presence are just a few of many hardships that foster youth often face. California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan argues that foster care is “one of the largest drivers of inequality in society.” He notes that it’s not a coincidence that the same communities with high numbers of children in foster care are the same communities that suffer from these social inequalities. Bryan suggests that by redesigning our communities to be more equitable, we can positively impact the lives of foster youth and families and prevent system involvement in the first place. Listen to Episode 5 of ‘Among Us’ at https://lnkd.in/gcWaVq6b. Joseph Bishop, Ph.D. Geneva Sum California State Assembly Stuart Foundation Angelina McCormick Soll, LCSW Conrad N. Hilton Foundation #fosteryouth #fostercare #fosterparents #fostersupport #fosterparent #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fosterparenting #YouthPolicy #FosterCareAdvocacy #AmongUsPodcast #newpodcast #Podcasting #socialjustice #FosterCareSystem #ThisIsFosterCare #FosterCareSupport #FosterCareJourney #fostercarecommunity #formerfosteryouth #fosteryouthsupport #fosteryouthvoices

Foster Care in Virginia: A Call to Action! Did you know that over 5,000 children are currently in foster care in Virginia? These young lives are filled with potential, and they need our support to thrive. 📊Key Statistics: -5,500+ children are in the foster care system. -50% of these children are between the ages of 12 and 18. - Each year, around 600 kids age out of the system without finding a permanent home. Every child deserves a loving and stable environment. You can make a difference by becoming a foster parent, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness. Together, we can ensure that every child in Virginia has the chance to grow up in a nurturing home. 🌟 Learn more about how you can help: https://lnkd.in/eqyakCqc #FosterCare #TherapeuticFosterCare #HopeTree #Virginia #EveryChildMatters #SupportOurYouth #MakeADifference

📢 We’re thrilled to be featured on the front page of today’s Providence Journal! The article highlights our efforts to provide housing and support to youth aging out of foster care. Sylvia, one of our peer support specialists, shares how stable housing has transformed her life. 🏡💙 Learn more about our housing programs and the partnerships making it all possible. #FosterForward #CommunityImpact #HousingMatters #ProvidenceJournal https://lnkd.in/eRva32rJ

Shared from The Fostering Collective #FosterCareAwarenessMonth 💙 Sibling Groups: In Texas alone, there are over 6,000 sibling groups navigating the foster care system. Sadly, only 66% of these groups are able to stay together due to a shortage of foster homes equipped to accommodate them. 💙 Therapeutic Care: Children enrolled in the therapeutic foster care program require a heightened level of support due to moderate to significant social, emotional, behavioral, or unmet physical needs. These vulnerable children rely on foster parents who can offer them the nurturing environment they desperately need. 💙 Care of Older Youth: In 2021, AFCARS reported that the average age of a child in foster care was 8. More than half of children were under 10 years old, with 7% less than one year old, and 27% were teenagers.There is a pressing need for families willing to open their hearts and homes to older youth and teenagers, providing stability and support during these critical stages of development. To see how you can be a part of supporting children in foster care, visit our website to find your fit: https://lnkd.in/ghBD_hJx