Wesley Family Services’ Post

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and being in foster care can be a traumatic experience for any child. You don’t have to be a foster parent, a CASA, or a volunteer to make a difference. Take a moment to find out how many kids are in care in your area and consider reaching out to a foster family to say thanks. Even just telling a friend or co-worker that you know how rough the situation can be for any child can make a difference. Let’s all be more aware and show our support for these children in need. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #SupportFosterFamilies

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

We often share ways how you can get involved if you aren't a foster parent, but as National Foster Care Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to share this reality: Our country is desperate for more foster parents. You can get down to the nitty-gritty, giving details and specifics for every county in the state and every state in the country, but this truth remains the same: How many children are experiencing foster care? Too many. How many open foster homes are there? Not enough. The stories aren't fiction-- children are sleeping in DCFS offices because state workers can't find an open bed. Kids are being placed into group homes rather than being invited into family settings. Siblings are being separated. It's true that not everyone can be a foster parent... But it's also true that many people can. #fosterthefamily #fosterthefamilyus #thisisfostercare #fostercare #NFCM #fostercareawareness #fosterparent #fosterfamily #everyonecandosomething

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

Want to take a deep dive on the subject of foster care? Check out Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation’s new Foster Care Knowledge Base on our website! This page features a plethora of articles with topics ranging from Foster Care 101 to Education to Housing and more. Visit affcf.org/fostercare/ to learn more! #FosterCare #AFFCF #azffcf #ChangeTheStory

Whether you've decided to become a foster parent or want to support children and families experiencing foster care, these materials are available to help you spread awareness and information about becoming a foster parent. #FosterCare #FosterParent #SupportFamilies #CommunityCare #ChildWelfare #SpreadAwareness ---

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

Teens in foster care need guidance, love, and stability just as much as younger children. By fostering a teen, you’re offering them a chance to thrive and prepare for a successful future. Ready to make an impact? Become a foster parent today! Learn more about becoming a Foster Parent at hhch.org or email us at foster@hhch.org. #FosterCare #FosterFamily #FosterTeens #TeensNeedHomes #FosterForChange

📹 Do Foster Parents Get a Say? 🤔 Curious about the foster care process? Check out our latest video where we answer the important question: "Do I get a say in what children are placed in my home?" Whether you're considering becoming a foster parent or want to learn more, this video is a must-watch! 💙 Your voice matters in the journey of fostering. Let Mission WV help you get started today! Call us at 1-866-CALL-MWV or visit www.missionwv.org.

Navigating the complexities of foster care and family reunification is crucial for the well-being of children and families. Did you know that in Sebastian County, reunification is a reality for 42% of children in foster care? This highlights the importance of community collaboration and support. 🤝 Through initiatives like the 100 Families Alliance, parents working with their communities have an 85% chance of being reunited with their children. Additionally, preventive measures are being implemented, with over 1,000 children avoiding removal from their families over the past two years. 🌟 Explore innovative approaches to foster care and family support. Follow us to learn more about how we can empower families and strengthen communities. Let's work together to ensure the well-being and reunification of families in foster care! #FamilyReunification