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Have you considered fostering teens? Here are a few commonly asked questions about fostering teenagers, answered by one of our very own Compass foster parents! If you're interested in learning more about our Foster Care program, check out our website at https://lnkd.in/gSYc8Py2.

👶 Ripple Effects Community Foster Closet: Urgent Support When You Need It Most 💕 🚪 Open Doors, Open Hearts: Our Community Foster Closet operates Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, offering essential items for foster families. 🆘 Urgent Requests? We're Here: We understand the urgency that often comes with fostering. If you're in need outside our regular hours, reach out - we strive to accommodate urgent requests. 👕🍼 From Clothing to Baby Supplies: Whether it's clothing, baby supplies, or toys, we aim to provide what you need to make your foster journey a bit easier. 🤝 Supporting Our Foster Community: Our goal is to ensure no foster family goes without the essentials. Your family's immediate needs matter to us. 💖 Together, We Make a Difference: By supporting each other, we build a stronger, more compassionate community. Let's help every child feel at home. 📞 Need urgent assistance or want to learn more? https://lnkd.in/g4XkZ8Di #RippleEffectsCIC #FosterCloset #CommunitySupport #FosterCareSupport

This National Foster Care Month, we're exploring strategic actions that can help our communities care for children and families before, during, and beyond foster care. Today, we're diving into what's working in family preservation---keeping families together before foster care is even necessary. But even as we discuss what it takes to prevent foster care, we want to ground ourselves in the reality that this work is both/and, not either/or. Check out the full post on the CAFO blog below: https://lnkd.in/eEBG9xz6

Are you considering fostering but have children at home already? Then are guide about fostering for children is for you. It explains why children need foster care, what being a foster family is like, the benefits to having a foster sibling and also what will change. DOWNLOAD it for free from our website.

Can I transfer to National Fostering Group when I have foster children living with me? We’re aware that you may feel transferring could be a tricky process. However, it’s actually pretty straightforward, even if you have foster children living with you. In fact, your foster child can move with you. If this is the case and you want to transfer fostering agencies, then you can read more about the process of transferring with a foster child. It’s just as straightforward, and if you have any questions, our team are with you every step of the way to answer them. https://ow.ly/8aLJ50SvfoZ

The mission of Every Child Indiana is to be Hoosiers' guide to foster care and adoption so it can be easier to get involved. Every Child has gathered liscensed agencies like Choices, volunteer organizations, advocates, and the Department of Child Services to fill the biggest gaps in caring for children and families before, during, and beyond foster care. Read how EVERYONE can get involved, not just future foster parents: https://lnkd.in/gdgiCbGv

FACT: 30% of your new families could potentially come through referrals from your current resource/foster families and your agency employees. What are you doing to remind, encourage, and facilitate a process for your families to refer their relatives and friends to your agency? Our founder, Mike Logan's 5 recommended actions for improving referrals: 1. Incentivize them. 2. Make it known that you want your clients to refer their families and friends. 3. Create a campaign to communicate your desire for referrals and update it regularly. 4. Create and distribute materials for your families to take to their relatives and friends describing foster care. 5. Host an event and encourage your families to bring family and friends to hear about foster care. #FosterCareRecruitment #FosterFamilyRecruitment #FosterCare

Child Trends’ new analysis finds that, from federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 to FFY 2021, the use of relative foster care placements for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) children in foster care grew in seven of the eight states with the largest proportions of AIAN children. Relative foster care placements can provide AIAN children with connections to their Indigenous cultures and communities that are important for their well-being. https://buff.ly/46hV2E7

How does foster care shape a child's story? Hear directly from those who've lived it. Encouraging people to consider fostering, these young adults share reflections on their time in care and the SSI foster carers who shaped their stories. Watch more: https://lnkd.in/dhPW9C43 #fostercare #BeAChapter #foster #outofhomecare

Did you know that foster care isn't just for young children? Teens also need nurturing homes where they can thrive and grow. Learn more about fostering teenagers and how you can make a lasting impact during Foster Care Fortnight. #TeenFostering #FosterCareAwareness #fosteringmoments