Amara’s Post

In the U.S. foster care system, the data tell the story: • In 2020, 57,881 children were adopted - only 9,839 were Black children. • Black children represent 22% of all children in foster care but only make up 14% of the US population. Kidsave's #EMBRACEProject has just released its findings, shedding light on these disparities and providing invaluable insights to help improve the experience for Black youth and Black families interacting with the child welfare system. Gallup Dive in here 👉🏾 embrace.kidsave.org

A new study from our research team explores how the experience of growing up in foster care impacts young adults' intimate relationships. https://bit.ly/3PaP94T #fostercare #childwelfare #healthyrelationships

2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: REENVISIONING FOSTER CARE CHAMPION, TAKKEEM MORGAN! ❤️ "I delivered a keynote address at the Treehouse Foundation ReEnvisioning Foster Care in America conference, where I highlighted a stark reality: Despite a $30 billion expenditure, poverty remains a leading indicator of Child Welfare system involvement. This underscores the profound flaws in our approach to "protecting" children and supporting families. I posed a challenge to the audience, emphasizing that "If we want transformational change, we must invest in & develop transformational relationships." It’s not just about resources; it’s about the relational bridges we build. Over our two days together, I felt the palpable energy of change, the seeds of transformation being sown. The commitment to forge these vital connections was evident, and the momentum we’ve generated is just the beginning. I am eagerly anticipating the growth & change that will emerge from the powerful collaborations started here." #reenvisioningfostercarechampions #reenvisioningfostercare

Today we release our report on Colorado #childwelfare and our Colorado Rate-of-Removal Index, which compares the rate at which Colorado's largest counties take away children. #familypreservation #fostercare #childabuse. Among the highlights: Colorado takes children at a rate 30% above the national average. Colorado uses the worst form of foster care, group homes and institutions, at a rate 33% above the national average, and Colorado uses the least harmful form of foster care, kinship foster care, at a rate 30% *below* the national average.

Become a foster parent! If you're interested in becoming a foster parent, email Foster@Tabor.org or go to https://lnkd.in/eNZ4Y97a #FosterCare #FosterChildren #FosterYouth #Foster #ChildWelfare #FosterCareMonth

In 2021, 77% of eligible youth in foster care, ages 14–21 years old, left care without receiving the federally funded services necessary to prepare them for adulthood and independent living. #supportingchildren #fostercaremonth #childwelfare #FosterYouthSupport #FosterCareAwareness #YouthDevelopment #FosterCareSystem

Understanding adoption and guardianship for children in kinship foster care is essential for providing stable homes. Learn about the legal processes, support systems, and long-term commitments. Empower yourself to make informed decisions for the well-being of children in need. https://lnkd.in/g4JEnnQG #KinshipFosterCare #Adoption #Guardianship #StableHomes #ChildWelfare #FamilySupport #FosterCareAwareness #LegalProcesses

Understanding adoption and guardianship for children in kinship foster care is essential for providing stable homes. Learn about the legal processes, support systems, and long-term commitments. Empower yourself to make informed decisions for the well-being of children in need. https://lnkd.in/gwZv86DT #KinshipFosterCare #Adoption #Guardianship #StableHomes #ChildWelfare #FamilySupport #FosterCareAwareness #LegalProcesses

We are glad to have made it through to the end of the month and the middle week; to pump up here is another nugget – as promised 😁. Permanency planning refers to the assessment and preparation of a child who’s in an out-of-home or temporary placement, such as foster care or institution, for long-term care. These include family relationships provided by birth parents or relatives or different placement options such as adoption or kafala. Essentially, this helps provide vulnerable children with a lifetime connection, continuity of care, a sense of belonging, and a legal and social status centred around the child’s best interests. #KnowYourTerms #PermanencyPlanning #FamilybasedCare #AlternativeCare #ChildsBestInterest #ChildWelfare

As we’re talking about foster care and the terms that are used in the field, it can be essential to provide definitions that align with the language we use. #FosterCare #Definitions #ConnectOurKids #ConnectOurKidsTechnology #ChildWelfare #SocialWorker #SocialWorkResources #CongregateCare #GroupCare #GroupHome #FosterChildren