Our Children Have Rights’ Post

📣📣📣September is not just another month; it's a time to celebrate and honor the often unsung heroes among us—🩷💙kinship caregivers💙🩷. As we observe Kinship Care Month, it's important to recognize the vital role that these caregivers play in the lives of children who, for various reasons, cannot remain with their birth parents. Whether they are #grandparents, #aunts, #uncles, #oldersiblings, or #closefamilyfriends, kinship caregivers provide a sense of stability, love, and continuity that is crucial for a child's development and well-being. #kidsdeservefamily #KinshipNavigator #family #nonprofit #ChildAdvocacy #CommunitySupport #fostercare #KinshipCaregivers #fosterkinship #kinship #FamilyWellbeing #resources #fosteryouth #kinshipcare

*Jennie and *Simon are two of the nearly 1,600 foster children in licensed foster care homes or out-of-home care placement at Safe Children Coalition. And their story was not their fault. The #1 reason children are removed from their homes in our community is because of parental drug abuse. And that was Simon and Jennie’s story. What happened next proved that Dreaming. Believing. And Achieving – though not an easy path for their biological parents – was still possible. And that’s the beginning of the story. We can’t wait to tell you how their parents stepped up to meet the challenge of reunification. Every child we serve is more than a number. Our children are the leaders and future of our community. And it’s why we’re asking you for an end-of-year gift. Your gift can qualify as an end-of-year tax deduction, and more than that, you can change the life of a child. Here’s the link to help: sccfl.org/donate *Names have been changed and stock images have been used to protect the identity and privacy of our children and families. #EndofYearGiving #DonateNow #CommunitySupport #NonprofitsofInstagram #CommunityOutreach #GivingBack #Donors #DoGood

The innocent children we see at Bloom every day have been living a childhood of abuse, neglect, and trauma. Many are forced to leave home with just the clothes on their backs through no fault of their own.⁣ ⁣ Bloom is a refuge where foster children can find safe, nurturing foster families with the training and support to help them heal, and free resources so they can focus on thriving.⁣ ⁣ Your donations & support allows us to:⁣ ⁣ • Extend a warm welcome to children in foster care with essential items like clothing, toiletries, backpacks, shoes, and school supplies—items that often bridge the gap between uncertainty and comfort.⁣ ⁣ • Provide crucial financial support to foster parents, giving them peace of mind and the ability to focus on what truly matters.⁣ ⁣ • Empower foster parents, birth families, and organizations through tailored training and education, enhancing their support for the incredible kids in our care.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ With YOUR help and a small monthly donation of $35, we can reach even more foster children, offering them safety, stability, comfort, and love. Let's make a positive impact together! https://lnkd.in/g7Piuyi7 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #bloomouryouth #makeadifference #bloomcloset #fostercaregeorgia #georgiafostercare

Today, we spotlight a few nonprofits who focus on addressing child abuse in the United States 🇺🇸 while being acutely aware of how imperative the work they do is. Studies show that 1 in 7 children in the US has experienced child abuse and sadly the number have continued to grow. While inspiring organizations like; • Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAPC) • The Chadwick Center for Children and Families, CA • Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, TX • The CALL (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime) • Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches • CornerHouse • Wyoming Children's Trust Fund • Tennessee Children's Advocacy Centers • Our Kids, TN • KidSafe Collaborative, Tennessee • Memphis Child Advocacy Center • Palmer Home for Children • Blue Sky Bridge, Colorado play a crucial role in preventing and addressing child abuse, offering services ranging from advocacy and therapy to medical care and legal support, There's still much to do for the kids. In our weekly nonprofit research, this week we learned of the increasing funding gap the child abuse sector in the nonprofit ecosystem is currently facing. There are a lot of nonprofits who lack the funding to help more kids. RUOVA partners with these orgs to help them secure the funding to drive positive change. Heal the world begins with the kids. #nonprofit #fundraising #winninggrants

KINSHIP PLACEMENT: Placing a child or youth with relatives or kin. In some jurisdictions, close family friends (often referred to as fictive kin). Our volunteers support foster care in many forms - and kinship placement actually makes up a large portion of the families we serve. 🤍 Do you know a kinship family that could benefit from our programs? Leave a comment below and we'll get in touch with you! #seattleangels #nonprofit #supportfostercare #kinship #kinshipfamily #kinshipplacement #seattlefostercare

On National Build Day, Alabama Professional Services and Sleep in Heavenly Peace joined forces to tackle a daunting issue: child bedlessness. This initiative aimed to provide hand-made beds to children who, without this support, would have to sleep on floors or couches, contributing to severe health and emotional challenges. Reflecting on my own experiences, I remember volunteering for community projects similar to this where we came together, rolled up our sleeves, and made a tangible impact. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about working collectively to uplift those in need—it's a reminder of the positive change we can create in our communities. Did you know that sleep deprivation can lead to hyperactivity, anxiety, and depression in children? The bedlessness crisis is real, and initiatives like these are crucial for fostering healthier futures for our youth. What can you do to contribute to this cause? Consider volunteering your time or donating to organizations that address these pressing issues. Together, we can bring hope and comfort to the lives of children. #ChildWelfare #CommunitySupport #Volunteer #SleepInHeavenlyPeace #AlabamaProfessionalServices #NationalBuildDay

This May, let's spread the word! Help bring awareness to ways we can support young children transitioning out of foster care. Showing up matters, you can make a difference in a child's life. https://lnkd.in/ekdhN9Y #fostercaremonth #volunteer #fostercare #nonprofit

As a grants professional this is a topic that I have been reflecting on lately. The charity model of disability has a long history in philanthropy and it is completely unnecessary and outdated. Your fundraising narrative doesn't need to be centered around "doom and gloom" scenarios to be successful. Grant makers should ideally focus on supporting positive outcomes (employment, education, quality of life, etc.) rather than viewing disability as a problem in need of fixing.

The federal Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), while being the primary public source aimed at facilitating child care access, serves only 1 in 7 eligible children across the country. The threshold for eligibility remains alarmingly low, with 13 states setting a bar where a family of three earning over $33,000 annually falls through the support net. This discrepancy highlights a significant gap in our system, where countless families find themselves in a precarious position, unable to access the child care support they desperately need. As we continue to navigate these challenges, the role of community and philanthropy becomes ever more crucial. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the care, education, and opportunities they deserve. Join us in making a difference. #ChildCareCrisis #SupportOurChildren #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy #EducationForAll #FamilySupport #InclusiveCare #DonateToday #NonProfitSupport #ChildCareAccess #BridgingTheGap

Each year, approximately 900 youth will age out of the Arizona foster care system. Without an effective safety net and support network to guide them through the next chapter of their lives, the odds are not in their favor: - 40% will become homeless within 18 months of leaving care - 67% won't graduate high school - 50% won't have gainful employment by age 24 Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation is the critical safety and support network these youth turn to. Your donations are critical in helping to change their story by providing critical employment, education, and career development services so that they can transition successfully to independence. On this AZ Gives Day, transform a young person's life by donating to AFFCF: azgives.org/affcf. #ArizonaGivesDay #AZGivesDay #AFFCF #azffcf #fostercare #childhoodactivities #KeystoSuccess #postsecondaryprograms #affcf40thanniversary #40yearsofimpact #youwinkidswin