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Getting ready to welcome a foster child into your home? Check out these practical tips from FCA foster parents on how to help them feel welcome and at ease. 💜 https://lnkd.in/eZvTFewc Foster Care Associates | #PolarisCommunity | #fosterparents

Every child in foster care is there because of circumstances beyond their control. They didn’t have a choice—but you do. You can choose to make a difference. At A Door of Hope, we believe every child deserves a loving, stable home, and you can be part of that mission. We understand fostering is a big decision, which is why we’re offering free, no-commitment online info sessions to help you explore what it means to become a foster parent. This is a pressure-free opportunity to: ✅ Learn about the foster care system. ✅ Discover the impact you can make. ✅ Get your questions answered by our team. What if the choice you make today could change a child’s life forever? Sign up for an info session today at https://lnkd.in/edVW-9QN. Because they had no choice, but you do. 💙 We’d love to see you there!

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

📝 The FosterWiki Manifesto: A 10-Point Reform Agenda for Foster Care “At FosterWiki, we are committed to offering not just recommendations, but actionable solutions—many of which are fully developed and ready for implementation. Our manifesto outlines these practical steps designed to transform foster care and secure the outcomes our children and care leavers rightfully deserve. We urge your party to support these vital reforms and help us make a lasting difference in the lives of those in foster care.” — FosterWiki 2024 The number of children in care continues to rise, with over 100,000 in the UK care system in 2023—the equivalent of one child entering care every 15 minutes. Seventy percent of these children live with foster families who provide safe, loving, and nurturing homes when birth families cannot. 💙 The Role of Foster Carers: Foster carers have a unique opportunity to transform lives, address inequalities, and help children flourish. 👉 Read more about The FosterWiki Manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/eux3KXnR #FosterCareReform #FosterCare

How does the foster care system impact youth and families? How can faith communities engage and support those involved in foster care? Join us next Thursday, September 26, for "In Perspective: Engaging the World through Foster Care." We'll hear from experienced leaders and caregivers about the challenges and opportunities in foster care and learn how the Church can embody Christ’s love in supporting foster children and their families. Register at the link in the comments. #densem #seminary #fostercare #panel #fostercaresupport #faithandfostercare

Foster care news you need to know ⬇ 1. Before Merwin, many college-based foster care support programs (such as Guardian Scholars) ended services at 24 or 26 years old. Now, there is no cap in the CSU system. 2. The Parental Child Safety Placement Program in Virginia aims to prioritize placing at-risk or foster care children with family members, providing a framework for social services and support to ensure better homes and outcomes. 3. Indiana is increasing financial support for adopters and guardians of foster care children, ensuring they receive 100% of the financial assistance previously allocated during the child's time in foster care. Have you heard other news impacting youth in foster care? Share below 👇 #FosterCareNews #FosterLove #FosterCare

Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story. You can be the change in a foster child's life. Learn more about our foster care services here > https://buff.ly/4bv9jRf #FosterCare #FosterCareAwarenessMonth

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

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

🚫 Foster Care Myth Busted: "I’m not equipped to be a foster parent.” 🚫 Reality: None of us feel fully prepared for the unknown—but fostering is about answering God’s call to care for vulnerable children with a willing heart and trust in Him. You don’t have to do it alone. God places people in our lives to support and encourage us. At A Door of Hope, we provide the training, resources, and community you need to navigate the journey of fostering. We believe that God works through ordinary people to bring extraordinary hope and healing to children in need. The truth? Being “equipped” isn’t about having it all together—it’s about being willing to take a step of faith and open your home and heart. And when you need the extra support, we will be there to provide it. It's what we love to do! Interested in learning more? Join one of our info sessions and discover how we’ll walk with you every step of the way. 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/edVW-9QN #FosterCare #FosterHope #FaithInAction #FosterLove