Thank you, Fanon A. Rucker, for not only addressing our fathers at the Fatherhood Graduation but also for advocating for the Family Services & Treatment Levy in Hamilton County that supports Talbert House's services! We appreciate everything you do for the community! #TalbertTuesday #Community #TalbertHouse #Fatherhood
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Information session today at 6:00 pm!
We asked Anne, one of our incredible Lynchburg Volunteer Advocates, what her favorite part of being a CASA is, and her response is so inspiring! Being a CASA Volunteer allows her to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in foster care. As a former foster parent with three adopted children, two of whom had CASA support, she values knowing someone is dedicated to each child's success. Anne sees being a CASA as her chance to 'pay it forward' and be there for both children and their parents or guardians. If you are interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer, the first step is to attend an information session where you will learn about our organization and what being an Advocate means. Here are some upcoming info session dates: Today, December 12th (Lynchburg) Thursday, January 4th (Appomattox) Saturday, January 6th (Lynchburg) You can register for any of these sessions at https://lnkd.in/ggrRz5fy. Let's change a child's story! #changeachildsstory #casacv #becomeavolunteer
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Crystal is a former foster child who knows the support needed once youth age out of the system. The Fostering Success Act tax credit gives young adults new opportunities and builds successful futures. Learn more at: fosteringsuccessact.org #FosteringSuccessAct #FosterChildren #FosterCare #GeorgiaNonprofit #YouthEmpowerment
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I watched a Lemn Sissay talk recently where he asked a room of people: ‘How many of you are adopted? How many were fostered?’ One or two hands went up. Then he asked: ‘How many of you know someone who’s adopted? Or who fosters? Or who’s just taking care of someone in their family who’s not their birth child?’ Only one or two hands stayed down. Off the top of my own head I know one person who’s adopted, three families who have adopted, four families who foster, and now I’ve started talking about it there’s my mum’s friend whose niece is living with her just now, and my pal Su’s friend who’s taken on her grandkids, and my one of closest friends who was considering how she would juggle her teaching career with looking after a baby and a toddler as well as her own boys when her wider family’s situation got a little complicated. Fostering and adoption is everywhere! Kinship carers are everywhere too. So why are they still not properly supported financially and emotionally? It costs an estimated £200k to raise a child today. Where does that money come from when kinship carers are having to give up work and battle to be recognised in the eyes of the law? If you know someone who is a kinship carer get them to fill in Family Rights Group’s survey. 15 minutes of their time means that campaigns can be backed up with stats and stories that could redefine the future for them and the children they care for. #KinshipCarer #FamilyRights https://lnkd.in/ey-uVe-U
Have you ‘stepped into the breach’ to provide a home to children in your family? Did you get any financial, practical or emotional support when you offered to help to look after the children - to take on school runs and sandwiches and lack of sleep? To navigate a complex legal system? We know there are thousands of relatives and friends stepping up for children in times of need. You shouldn’t have to do this alone. Support services like our free advice line are available. But there are policies we need national and local government to change and introduce too. We at Family Rights Group want to know what you need and there are just two days left to contribute your experiences to our Kinship Carers Survey. For those who wear the mantle of kinship care – numbers, stories and your insights will help us to support you by pressing government for this recognition. Help us build a better system that values and supports kinship families. Take our survey or share with families in your networks https://lnkd.in/etqMjvct #Children #KinshipCare #Policy #Campaign #Advocacy #Families
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Ensuring your child's safety is paramount, but the struggle with inadequate resources can be a harsh reality for most families. #Carseat #safety shouldn't be a source of frustration; it's an essential #education. Our Car Seat Assistance Program is a vital #resource for families. We don't just provide car seats; we deliver a comprehensive education on child safety. This story narrated by Liz can be prevented. Your assistance in providing a family with a car seat can be the difference in saving a child's life during an accident. Contribute here https://lnkd.in/dn5-WeBW to provide parents with the resources to ensure their child has the safest environment possible. 💻Website: https://lnkd.in/g3eJHUbd 📍Walzem Location: 8102 Midcrown Dr., Windcrest, Tx 78239 ☎️For information: 210-504-8015 #LatchedSupport #Staylatched #texas #impactorganization #community #advocacy #familysupport
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Advocacy in #widowhood takes many forms, for one she’s not recognized as a #survivingspouse while searching for help. Although #widows are recognized as a #survivor by the IRS and SSI, she can’t find herself as a survivor in the findhelp personal filters. She still needs support with necessities like food, housing, and gas. Most importantly, she needs help covering her cell phone bill. Without it, she can't access job listings, transportation routes, or stay connected with her support systems or children. At Modern Widows Club, we've seen firsthand the impact of something as simple as a cell phone bill payment make a difference in survivorship and homelessness. Its made even harder when the systems in place to help don’t give her the option to be designated as a survivor. Yet, you can see in the image exactly who is socially accepted as a survivor. Behind every box clicked is a funded program or service. This is a clear example of social exclusion. One of the four main reasons widows suffer worldwide. It’s a very simple fix. We will keep advocating until she receives her “box” to check. That's why, when our Love For Widows benevolent fund had resources from 2020-2022, we made sure to help bridge the gap of communication for those in need. Let's continue to support and uplift the widowed community in any way we can. Especially when she needs someone to be a defender and change agent ensuring when she reaches out, she is seen. #widowadvocate #widowhoodsupport #modernwidowsclub #vulnerable #families #invisiblewomen
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CEO of Black Foster Carers Alliance | Co-founder of Powered by CAN | Consultant | Author | Assessment Social Worker | Former Foster Carer | Public Speaker| DEI Practitioner"
"It takes a village to raise a child"—this timeless proverb speaks to the power of community. Whether you’re a foster carer, part of an organisation, or involved in your local community, we all have a role to play in supporting children in care. This communal care philosophy shaped fostering traditions long before formal systems existed, serving as a foundation for caregiving practices among Black families across the world. At BFCA, we’re exploring how fostering can be strengthened by the collective efforts of carers, organizations, and communities. How can we come together to provide the care and support that these children need? Let’s start the conversation. #BlackHistoryMonth #FosteringSupport #ItTakesAVillage #BFCA #CommunityCare"
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Did you know that child abuse isn't just a statistic. It's the number one cause of children entering foster care, disrupting lives and futures. This is why our work is so crucial. This month, let's stand together to raise awareness for #ChildAbusePreventionMonth. Together, we can create safer environments and brighter futures for all children and youth. #FosterCareAwareness #PreventChildAbuse #CAPMonth2024 #SacramentoNonprofit
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Are you one of the 64,000 grandparents in Arizona raising your grandchildren? Duet is working to answer the growing need for support and resources. Check out this story from ABC15 to learn more about our services for grandfamilies: https://buff.ly/4bGXRlR #grandfamilies #kinshipcare #grandparentsraisinggrandchildren #supportgroups #arizona #familyresources #legalresources
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What is a grassroots organization? A grassroots organization is a community-driven group formed to address local issues and meet the needs of residents through collective action and volunteerism. These organizations often start small, with passionate individuals who rally their neighbours and local resources to create positive change. Society of Organized Services is a true grassroots organization. Founded in the summer of 1968 by three women concerned about unmet needs of local school children, families and seniors in District 69, they asked a simple question: Could an effective organization be created to meet these needs? The answer was, with determination, yes. The call for community action was answered by a diverse array of District 69 residents. Educators, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, bankers, community advocates, grandmothers, librarians, and youth all stepped up. Volunteers from Nanoose to Bowser, and Errington to Lasqueti, came together to form what is now Society of Organized Services. Today, SOS continues to thrive, thanks to the dedication and collective effort of its volunteers and supporters. This grassroots organization remains a testament to what can be achieved when a community unites for the common good. 🌟 #Grassroots # SOS #Wearecommunity #Volunteer #LocalHeroes #NanooseBay #Parksville #Qualicum #Oceanside
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Today the Government has published the first ever National Kinship Care Strategy for England. 💛 This is a landmark moment for #KinshipCarers who are raising the child of a family member or friend. It provides significant recognition of the monumental role kinship carers play in transforming the experiences of hundreds of thousands of children. ✨ Key commitments from the National Kinship Care Strategy include: 🟢 Trialling financial allowances for kinship carers in eight local authorities. 🟣 Guidance for employers to support employees who are kinship carers. 🔵 Initial steps to improve support for children in kinship care - including expanding the remit of the Virtual School Head and promoting the renamed Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. These commitments bring us a step closer to achieving our #ValueOurLove campaign calls to equalise support between kinship families and foster and adoptive families but the commitments and investments made still fall short of delivering the urgent transformation that all kinship families need now. Despite its limitations, the Strategy is an enormous achievement and testament to every kinship carer who has fought for change. 💪 Read more about how the National Kinship Care Strategy will affect kinship families: https://loom.ly/3yu5s5c
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