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Every 2 minutes…that’s 720 children per day. That’s 262,800 new children in foster care per year. What can you do today to help a foster child in need of a stable home? **this statistic according to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System** #fostercare #adoption #nonprofit #donate #giveback #loveup #fosteryouth #children #fosterkids #parenting #love #fosterparents #fostermom #getinvolved #purpose #fosterstatistics #fostering #agingout #fostergraduates #bible #godsword #jesus #christianbookkeeper #christian #fosterlove #fosterfamilies #fostercarestories #fostercaremonth

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month - a time to highlight the needs of children and youth in foster care and what we can do to make a meaningful impact for them. Founded more than 40 years ago on the idea that we can, and should, do more for young people in care, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation works every day to change their stories so they can lead fuller, richer and more productive lives. We are here to help children and youth in foster care and those that care for them. How We Help: - Childhood Activities: affcf.org/guidelines - Keys to Success: affcf.org/keys - Post-Secondary Programs: affcf.org/ps_programs How You Can Help: - Donate to AFFCF: affcf.org/give - Foster a Child: https://lnkd.in/gcCdB2j9 - Raise Awareness: share our posts with your network to spread word that help is available and how others can get involved #affcf40thanniversary #fostercare #40yearsofimpact #childhoodactivities #keystosuccess #keystofinancialsuccess #postsecondaryprograms #AFFCF #azffcf #youwinkidswin

On AZ Gives Day, let's make an impact together for children and youth in foster care! Being in foster care is hard enough for a child. Childhood activities, like going to summer camp, allows them to simply be like every other kid. By donating to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, you can transform the life of a child in foster care. Give today at azgives.org/affcf. #ArizonaGivesDay #AZGivesDay #AFFCF #azffcf #fostercare #childhoodactivities #KeystoSuccess #postsecondaryprograms #affcf40thanniversary #40yearsofimpact #youwinkidswin

There are around 391,098 children in foster care. If 26% of that are babies, that makes 101,685 babies under the age of 1 in foster care. The U.S. needs adults willing to become foster parents, for these babies and for all of the children in foster care. #fostercare #adoption #nonprofit #donate #giveback #loveup #fosteryouth #children #fosterkids #parenting #love #fosterparents #fostermom #getinvolved #purpose #fosterstatistics #fostering #agingout #fostergraduates #bible #godsword #jesus #christianbookkeeper #christian

Olympic Angels volunteers regularly model self-regulation for kids experiencing foster care. It’s a skill that most adults have built over time - either through practicing or by someone modeling it for them throughout their lives. Kids in foster care gain this skill through supportive relationships and stable environments. Volunteers can greatly influence a child’s life through co-regulation - coaching them on how to build independent regulation skills and thrive in the world. You may not know them, but they need you - learn more about volunteering and how you can change the outcomes for kids in foster care: olympicangels.org Co-regulation video from The Administration for Children and Families: https://lnkd.in/gmawahjH @administration-for-children-and-families #foster #fostercare #coregulation #regulation #TBRI #volunteer #lovebox #mentor #daretodream #community #fostercarecommunity #olympicangels #nationalangels #donate #nonprofit #fostercarenonprofit #olympicpeninsula

🔍💔 Breaking Myths: The Truth About Foster Teens 💪✨ 💡Think you know the realities of foster care? Think again! Uncover shocking truths and inspiring facts that will change the way you see foster teens forever. 💬 Comment 'TRUTH' below to learn more and see how even the smallest action can make a big difference. Follow us for a glimpse into the world of foster teens and how every act of kindness adds up to a huge difference. ✨ #FosterCareFacts #BreakingMyths #SupportFosterTeens #EyeOpeningTruths #ChangeTheSystem #SupportFosterTeens #MadisMovement #FosterCareAwareness #FosterYouthAwareness #FosterCareSystem #FosterParents #FosterParent #FosterParenting #FosterCare #FosterTeens #NonProfit #MakeADifference #FYP #NonProfitOrganization #Struggles #Homeless #Neglect #AbuseAwarness #Family #FosterCareSystem #MentalHealth #Family #Health #Unsafe #Placement

How do you raise a foster child combined with a biological family? The same way you would with more biological children. There are growing pains but overall, you are teaching them how to exist in this world to the best of their ability and how to be successful in what they want to accomplish. You are giving them a loving family for however long they are with you. A stable place to grow and learn together. You are allowing opportunities for them to redefine normal. This allows them to start breaking generational cycles of experiencing foster care. While there are technical differences, like maybe the state or bio parents or the GAL gets to have a say in what happens to your kids who are in foster care, they shouldn't be able to tell that they are situationally different by how you or your inner circle treats them. They should be able to see that even when they get to be reunified with their family, there will always be a seat at the table for them. Here we are at Fall Creek Falls State Park together having an amazing time! #fostercare #adoption #nonprofit #donate #giveback #loveup #fosteryouth #children #fosterkids #parenting #love #fosterparents #fostermom #getinvolved #purpose #fosterstatistics #fostering #agingout #fostergraduates #bible #godsword #jesus #christianbookkeeper #christian #fosterlove #fosterfamilies #fostercarestories #fostercaremonth

What if Olympic Angels didn't exist? 🛑 Hundreds of children and dozens of fostering families would be unsupported -> 🛑 Kids would get moved off of the Olympic Peninsula because of a lack of available foster homes... away from their school, community, friends, church, their library, and all of the familiar places, smells, and sounds that they know. 50% of foster homes close within their first year. But Love Box volunteers increase the support and stability of caregivers, decreasing the number of children moving from home to home.⁠ ⁠ The more stability a child in foster care has, the better their outcomes. You can be a part of creating a supported, consistent home for children experiencing foster care. 🧡⁠ ⁠ Learn more or submit a volunteer application to be a part of community-supported foster care: olympicangels.org/lovebox #foster #fostercare #fostercarecommunity #fostercarenonprofit #lovebox #daretodream #mentor #volunteer #olympicpeninsula #changethestats #community #nonprofit #donate #portangeles #portangelespubliclibrary #porttownend #sequim #stability #placementstability

🌟 May is Foster Care Awareness Month! 🌟 My family provided provided foster care for small children for several years and this really hits home for me. This month, we recognize and honor the incredible foster families who open their hearts and homes to children in need. Foster care plays a crucial role in providing safe, nurturing environments for children who have experienced trauma and instability. Here’s how you can get involved and make a difference: 💙 Support Foster Families: Offer your time, resources, or a helping hand to foster parents in your community. Simple acts of kindness can make a huge impact! 👶 Consider Fostering: Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? There are many children who need a loving and stable home. Reach out to local agencies to learn more about the process and how you can help. 📣 Raise Awareness: Share information about foster care on social media to help spread the word. Knowledge is power, and your voice can help educate others about the importance of foster care. 🤝 Volunteer or Donate: Many organizations support foster children and families. Find a local or national organization to volunteer with or donate to, ensuring they have the resources they need. Together we can make a difference. #FosterCareMonth #SupportFosterFamilies #FosterHope #ChangeALife #UnionHomeMortgage

May is Foster Care Awareness Month. It's a time to reflect on the health of children in foster care, their families, and their caregivers. Connect With A Wish delivers services in the gaps left in the community and works with government and civic leaders to protect our most vulnerable. DID YOU KNOW*: --4,975 children were in foster care in the Commonwealth of Virginia in September 2021? --18.7 months was the median stay for a child in VA foster care in 2021 (up from 15 months in 2020)? --1,898 total children were waiting to be adopted in VA? When you support CWW with your donation and your time, you directly impact the lives of at-risk children and youth in Hampton Roads. Contact us today by DM or email how you can make an impact! .. *statistics are taken from https://lnkd.in/ecXB_ns8 and reflect the difficulty in collecting data. Access to foster care can be infrequent and cyclical, so data assessments are held on September 30th of each year to get a snapshot of the current trends .. #nonprofit #virginiabeach #virginia #vbva #hamptonroads #beach #connectwithawish #fostercare