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Single moms play such a vital role in our communities, and supporting them is crucial for their well-being and empowerment. When we rally around single moms with love, resources, and encouragement, we help create a network of strength that uplifts not only them but their families too. Support can come in various forms—from practical help like childcare or financial assistance to emotional support through listening and understanding. When single moms feel supported, they gain confidence and resilience to navigate challenges and pursue their dreams. This support is not just about lending a hand; it's about recognizing their value, validating their efforts, and affirming that they are not alone. Let's continue to advocate for policies and programs that aid single moms and work to build inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and empower single moms to be the strong, capable individuals they are. 💪🌟 #SupportSingleMoms #Empowerment #CommunityStrength

Do you have a child with #specialneeds and are struggling to keep all of their therapists, teachers and supports on the same page? I've been there. I see you. That's why Meerkat Village is so important. We all know "#ittakesavillage" to raise a child. Leverage your village fully with #MeerkatVillage and improve outcomes for your child. #techforgood #autismparenting #followus #specialneedsparenting

A thought provoking article in Children and Young People Now talking about steps that could improve adoption. We were pleased to be able to provide a contribution to this, talking about the importance of identity and life story work for adopted people, and highlighting our work on ARCBOX, our digital life story and communications platform. https://lnkd.in/eJ4Haduy #LifeStoryWork #SocialWork #Adoption #VoluntarySector #NotForProfit

In the process of raising children or being an adult who has children around, we are all expected to be a 'good' parent. Sometimes these #expectations are external. Sometimes we take these on from the outside world and make them internal. But what if we told you that parenting is a skill that can be learned by anyone? What is the first step? Where do we go from where we are? Now what does it mean to be a parent of a child of any age? Today marks our 9th '#Parenting as a SKILL' workshop with our #community, building the parent identities together to raise generations of #changemakers. First stop : #Empathy. #sparklingmindzglobal #inspiringconfidentlearners #parentingasaskill #parentdiaries

We Are Failing Our Own Children... Whether it's a real African proverb or not, the message is clear: 🔥"The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth."🔥 When children don’t feel truly seen, cared for, loved, and valued by at least *several* people around them, they may find their own way to get attention (or 'respect' and appreciation) -- even if it hurts themselves and others. And we see the results in our youth care every day: children and youth acting out, causing (sometimes insane!) trouble, or dangerously withdrawing. And then we label them as “problem children”... who need to be fixed. If only we could give these children the warmth they so long for, already early on, and consistently so -- parents, teachers, neighbours, family members, and also social workers (where needed) — all of us, the whole community...... Can't we see that it is our individual (you! me!) responsibility to make sure that every child feels like they belong (somewhere 'healthy')? 🏡 Are we really showing up -- as society, as people, as humans -- for all these kids who are most at risk? #YouthCare #ChildWelfare #CommunityResponsibility #MentalHealth #SupportYouth #SupportChildren #Jeugdzorg _

From Challenges to Giving: A Journey of Growth and Helping Others Join us as we explore the transformative journey of overcoming challenges and finding a purpose in giving back. Discover how personal experiences shape our desire to make a difference and impact the lives of families on a larger scale. #JourneyOfGrowth #HelpingOthers #PurposeInGiving #MakingADifference #TransformativeJourney #GivingBack #OvercomingChallenges #ImpactfulLiving #PersonalExperiences #FamilyFirst https://lnkd.in/eetrYkda

“We had no idea it was so widespread. If you’re not involved, you don’t know.” -Rosemary Nugent Many people are unaware of the challenges that kinship caregivers face every day. When you're not directly involved, it's easy to overlook how widespread the need is. By raising awareness and supporting one another, we can make sure that no family feels alone in their journey. #KinshipCare #KinshipCareMonth #PromoteKinship #CelebratingKinship #ThankYouKinshipCaregivers #PreventionIs #strongfamilies #preventchildabuse #BePrevention #IAmPrevention #ThrivingFamilies

One question we have been asked recently is, why the change? Our journey at Adopt4Life has been about building a community for parents and caregivers, regardless of how their families came together. Through community feedback, discussions with other organizations and learning from those with first hand lived experience, we've came to understand that our name, Adopt4Life, may unintentionally exclude some from feeling fully represented in our community, especially those who formed their families by other permanency journeys other than adoption. With the support of several communities, key stakeholders and more we knew it was time for a change! Our new identity better captures the diverse experiences of kinship, customary care, adoption, and families facing complex needs. Join us as we embrace this evolution, recognizing the interconnectedness of all family stories. #interwovenconnections #whythechange #adoptoin #kinship #customarycare

Some people think that we are special #parents because we have #SpecialNeedsKids, but they are wrong. We are not special, we are just ordinary people who love our children and do our best to help them grow and thrive. 💕  Our kids are the ones who are special, not because of their #challenges, but because of their #abilities, their personalities, their passions, and their #gifts. They teach us every day how to be more #patient, more #compassionate, more #resilient, and more grateful. They make us laugh, they make us cry, they make us proud, and they make us better humans. 🙌  We don't need pity or praise for being parents of special needs kids, we need #understanding and #support. We need more #awareness and #inclusion, more #resources and #services, more respect and acceptance. We need a world that sees our kids for who they are, not what they have. 🌎  That's why we are sharing our stories and experiences with you, to show you the reality and the beauty of raising special needs kids. How has your child help make you a #BetterHuman?  💪  #specialneedskids #specialneedsparents #specialneedsadvocacy #specialneedsinclusion #specialneedsrock

Come learn about the five characteristics of strong families and how to promote them!