As youth experiencing foster care get closer to their 18th birthday, they get closer to aging out. If some type of permanency hasn’t been achieved, the future can be totally uncertain. Without a support system, or a defined opportunity to get a job or continue education, the future is not just uncertain – in many cases, it’s set up to fail and fall into the downstream cycles we’re passionately trying to disrupt. For many, instability has been a constant companion. Some have never known the stability and security that we might take for granted. For 47% of current foster youth, homelessness isn’t an idea. It’s an experience they’ve personally faced with their biological families before being removed. Cut to their 18th birthday, and they find themselves in a position that mirrors the circumstances of their childhood. Here’s the sobering truth: without intervention, the pattern of homelessness may persist, perpetuating the cycle for generations to come. Our programs were developed to break these cycles through mentorship, and radical community. We're empowering youth to claim their futures despite their past. You can take part in this work in a life-changing way. When hundreds of individuals like you come together to invest $10/month, $25/month, $50/month – powerful and sustainable change becomes possible. Generational change becomes possible. You can use your influence to change the statistics. Will you join us today? Visit: https://lnkd.in/gSvuKvmj *Statistical sources can be found at https://lnkd.in/gDWtFTaH #NationalAngels #FosterCare #HomelessnessAwareness #FosterCareAwareness #EducationForAll #Foster #NFCM #Education #changethestats #OlympicAngels #OlympicPeninsula #volunteer #lovebox #mentor #daretodream #community #fostercarecommunity #nonprofit #donate #fostercarenonprofit
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We often post statistics about young adults who age out of foster care, but today we wanted to share a personal story from a young adult in our program. “I’m a fellow foster child who has dealt with the system my whole life but one of the hardest parts was definitely after I aged out, growing up with no one to teach me the things I would need to know when I’m set free in the world, I can’t change a tire, I had no idea how hard it would be to set up my bank account, or even figure out how I can get my social because it was lost somewhere between moving around while younger.” This story is definitely not unique, and it’s a window into the challenges former foster youth face. Having a community that helps them fill in these gaps, “catch up” on the things they missed, is a key part of their success as adults, and it’s why we’re working on growing our life skills/culinary program. Want to help us meet this need? Consider a sponsorship or donation to the Bates Mission Carnival and Car Show, our biggest fundraiser for 2024. Former foster youth need the community’s help, and your support helps Bates Mission provide it. 🤝 https://lnkd.in/gX-MHQT4 #BatesMission #SupportingFormerFosterYouth #Nonprofit #Leander #Austin #RoundRock #CedarPark #Texas #CentralTexas #FosterCare #FosterYouth
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Mid-year program numbers are in! 💥 Our solutions to the foster care crisis are the Love Box family support program and the Dare to Dream youth mentor program. Our programs use a trauma-informed, wrap-around service model that strengthens relationships between foster families, youth in foster care, biological families, and community members. Through community-supported foster care, our programs create relational permanency which dramatically changes the outcomes for kids and families experiencing foster care. 💫 Are you interested in becoming a volunteer or know a fostering family or youth in care who could benefit from this kind of wrap-around support? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRjBBwSx #foster #fostercare #fosterfamily #community #fostercarecommunity #nonprofit #fostercarenonprofit #volunteer #mentor #lovebox #daretodream #donate #olympicangels #nationalangels #olympicpeninsula #impact #impactreport
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It's difficult to fully grasp. One in five. 20% of the state prison population has experienced foster care and about 70% of youth who exit foster care as legal adults will be arrested at least once by age 26. We’ve been talking about the statistics all month, and the cycles they create. From educational barriers, disproportionate suspensions and expulsions, multiple placements, no relational permanency or place to call home…it all contributes to this alarming reality. These numbers are unacceptable, but we firmly believe they can be prevented. People have the power to take action to prevent and avoid these cyclical outcomes. Prevention is about taking proactive steps – and that's precisely what our programs facilitate. They intentionally connect people to one another. They create spaces where people can build connection, trust, and community. They equip young people with the tools and resources they need to navigate life’s challenges. Our programs nurture their immense potential through one-to-one mentorship and unwavering belief – and it can change the trajectory of their lives. What's needed is people like you willing to stand in the gap. That’s what it takes. You can take part in this work in a life-changing way. YOU can stand in the gap! When individuals come together to invest $10/month, $25/month, $50/month – powerful and sustainable change becomes possible. Together, we can make generational change a reality. The power of people. The power of YOU. Will you join us today? Say yes by clicking: https://lnkd.in/gSvuKvmj #BreakingTheCycle #EmpoweredBySupport #DareToDream #FosterCare #Foster #HomelessnessAwareness #FosterCareAwareness #EducationForAll #NFCM #Education #changethestats #OlympicAngels #NationalAngels #OlympicPeninsula #volunteer #lovebox #mentor #community #fostercarecommunity #nonprofit #donate #fostercarenonprofit *Statistical sources can be found at https://lnkd.in/gDWtFTaH
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😃Help us get kickstarted! ALL OF FEBRUARY we’re trying to raise AT LEAST 20k to get kick started. You can give there! Big or small, every dollar counts! Here’s what we’re trying to get started with… >> Getting resources to our young adults who have aged out. Food, hygiene products, basic household needs, furniture, gas cards etc… >> Resources to foster families as needed. >> The Crown Project… access hair care/ braids/protective styles for the black community in foster care and young adults who have aged out (52% of our kids in foster care in our kick off county are African American, more needs to be done for people of color who have specific needs). Also providing things like bonnets for kids in foster care. >> Assistance with senior year things that are not covered by DCS... Like being able to get hair, nails and make up done for prom. >> Provide new shoes and clothes as needed. These are just a few things that we’re aiming to get kickstarted this year! Our ultimate goal is to have a building that’s serving as a place of help and community for kids, and young adults who are or have experienced the foster system, and the families and case workers who support them. Then we want to see this happen countrywide. We’ve got big dreams!!!! We can’t wait to see them happen!!! These look like big goals for just us. But we know that as a community, if we all jump in, we can make this happen EASILY! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 https://lnkd.in/ePNy6zAK #nonprofit #nashvillenonprofit #charity #nashvillecharity #fostercare #nashvillefostercare
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🌟 "#Family isn't always blood, it's the people in your life who want you in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what." 🌟 At Camp Horizon, we believe that #family is defined by the #love, #acceptance, and #support we give each other—no matter where we come from. For the #youth impacted by foster care, finding a sense of belonging can be a challenge. That's why we work tirelessly to create a #community where every child feels #seen, #valued, and #loved. Our programs aren't just about providing services; they’re about building lifelong connections. We foster a sense of #family that transcends bloodlines—rooted in #understanding, #compassion, and the unwavering belief that #everyone deserves to be surrounded by people who truly care. #Join us in celebrating the power of chosen family. Whether you're a #volunteer, a #donor, or simply someone who #believes in the strength of #community, your support makes all the #difference. Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 during the month of August: https://lnkd.in/eGxQYYrm #Together, we can ensure that every young person in our program feels the warmth of a family that stands by them, no matter what. 💙 #CampHorizon #FosterCare #ChosenFamily #CommunitySupport #AtlantaNonprofits
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👏 Relationships are essential.👏 Tangible things - backpacks, shoes, Christmas presents - those are important, but relationships for kids and caregivers in the foster care community are essential. 💫 A well-supported foster home means they don't get overwhelmed as easily and that their home stays open longer. If caregivers keep their homes open to kids in need, kids on the Olympic Peninsula stay IN THEIR COMMUNITY. Relationships mean kids in care feel seen, important, and loved. They learn to trust and regulate themselves. Relationships - volunteers who give their time, heart, and connections to the foster care community - are how we change the way foster care is experienced. Can you give your time to make life better for the foster care community and change outcomes for generations to come? If you don't have capacity, can you donate? Get involved today - anyone can make life better for a child in care: olympicangels.org #foster #fostercare #relationships #trama #TBRI #traumainformed #volunteer #mentor #lovebox #daretodream #relationalpermanency #relationalpermanence #stability #consistency #donate #nonprofit #community #fostercarecommunity #fostercarenonprofit #olympicangels #nationalangels #olympicpeninsula #selfregulation #regulation #coregulation #trust
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Stability for a child experiencing foster care can make all the difference in their academic outcomes. With only 50% graduating high school, we know we can do better. 👏 If kids have predictability and consistent, trusted grown-ups they know then can depend on, their brains and bodies can focus on education and other important milestones in their lives. Kids in care have powerful potential. When they are SEEN, respected, LOVED - they can THRIVE. 💫 Change the way foster care is experienced - get involved today: https://lnkd.in/gRjBBwSx *Statistical resources can be found at https://lnkd.in/gDWtFTaH #changethestats #nationalfostercaremonth #fostercare #foster #fostercareawareness #mentor #volunteer #community #fostercarecommunity #kinship #kinshipcare #lovebox #daretodream #mentorship #relationalpermenance #homelessness #incarceration #mentalhealth #nonprofit #fostercarenonprofit #donate
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What we know: Every 150 Seconds a young person enters foster care. What we're doing: We surround our young people with a community of supportive relationships. We believe in the transformative power of relationships. Studies show it works. And our model is gaining national attention. Statistics are not great for young people aging out of foster care, but we have a community of stat smashers off to do greater things! Help set them up for success and watch them smash those stats! #StatStory #fund #fundraisers #campaign #GiveBack #iamfound #nonprofitwork #youthdevelopment #youthtransformation #youth #work #fostercare #values #youthdynamics #fundthefuture (source: Youth Dynamics)
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Every year in the New York City area, hundreds of young adults age out of foster care facing daunting statistics: 20% risk homelessness, 25% may encounter the justice system, and 50% risk their children entering foster care. Hearts to Homes is changing these outcomes: → 89% of our recipients maintain stable housing, breaking the cycle of homelessness and incarceration. → 90% of custodial parents provide stable environments for their children, preventing the next generation from entering foster care. → Our support has contributed to 30 college graduates and aids 121 current college students in their educational pursuits. These results highlight the transformative impact of comprehensive support, offering more than just essentials for a new apartment but a foundation for a successful future. Be part of the change. Your support can directly contribute to continued success stories for young adults stepping into independence. Discover how you can donate and make a difference at https://lnkd.in/eGbx9Fk. #HeartsToHomes #FosterCareSuccess #StableFutures #NonProfitImpact #EducationSupport
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“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story.” One caring adult. Josh Shipp said that — a man who, statistically, should be homeless, incarcerated, or worse. Instead, because of a small handful of adults who poured into him as an at-risk youth experiencing foster care, he’s thriving. As he bounced from home to home, these adults stayed with him. They showed up, over and over again. They championed his future. Today, Josh is a Harvard graduate, bestselling author, and youth advocate. A success story – one that carries a sense of magic. It feels like it might be an outlier — a story that can’t be achieved by many. But it isn’t. It isn’t magic and it isn’t an outlier. It’s what happens in our programs every single day. Foster parents are critical to this work. Volunteers are critical to this work. A community of support around our organization is critical to our ability to continue this work. Your support provides steady ground for children and youth experiencing foster care. Visit: olympicangels.org/donate to give the gift of steady ground. We can change the stats and transform their futures – together. #foster #fostercare #community #fostercarecommunity #joshshipp #donate #nonprofit #fostercarenonprofit #volunteer #mentor #daretodream #mentorship #lovebox #olympicangels #olympicpeninsula #ChangeTheStats #ChangeTheirFuture #NationalAngels #FosterCareSupport
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