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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

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

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

Are you considering fostering but have children at home already? Then are guide about fostering for children is for you. It explains why children need foster care, what being a foster family is like, the benefits to having a foster sibling and also what will change. DOWNLOAD it for free from our website.

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Is fostering an option for your family? Consider being part of the solution.

There are solutions for children in care if we want to find them and make the phone calls. Kevin Campbell and Elizabeth Wendel, Co-Founders Pale Blue can show you how. Please join us in this important conversation on episode #153 of the Thriving Minds podcast. https://lnkd.in/e-kkF2Qc Learn about the "Family Finding" methodology in child safety and welfare for 2 decades. It prioritises reconnecting children in the care of systems with their extended family members and other significant connections. The main goal is to establish a lifelong network of support, ensuring the child's well-being, safety, and permanency. Here's why "Family Finding" is vital in child safety:

It's Foster Care Fortnight #FCF23. Have you found your fit? This worksheet helps you reflect on how your gifts, talents and connections can be a blessing to the fostering community. If, like me, you can't foster, it's helpful to reflect on what you CAN do. #fosteringcommunities #findyourfit https://lnkd.in/egPxHNxp

Talk about fostering with your family. Teens and sibling groups are entering foster care every day. They need safety, stability, and unconditional love. Call Seraaj Family Homes, Inc. to discuss your journey as a foster parent, 334-271-2402.

Over 45,000 children across Australia grow up in foster care or residential care. These children have one thing in common: their homes were temporarily unsafe, and they required the support of their community to find sanctuary. Today is World #CareDay and this year we invite you to reflect on how you see young people in care, and what you can do to support them to overcome the adversity they've experienced through no fault of their own. MacKillop Family Services commissioned a survey that showed that 5 million Australians would consider becoming a foster carer but lack of information on foster care, and ongoing stigma are barriers to taking the next step. Consider the step that you can take - read about becoming a foster carer, consider volunteering or working in the sector, or help to remove a barrier by promoting information about foster care to your network. Today, on World Care Day, is the day to find out more and take the next step. Read about it at