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We're Making a Difference! 77% of foster youth are left without key resources as they age out of the system. That's not okay. Foster Greatness is here to fill that gap, providing tailored support and vital resources directly to those who need it most. Be part of the solution. 💪 Check out the link to see how you can help make a change! www.fostergreatness.co #FosterGreatness #SupportTransforms

🌟 Three Generations of Resilience 🌟Ava Walker Ricardo Ortega Meet Ava Walker, President & CEO of Arts Film & Good Pantry, Ricardo Ortega, LA County Youth Commissioner, and me. We might come from different communities, but our journeys share a common thread - emancipation from foster care. 🤝 We've walked similar paths, faced unique challenges, and emerged stronger. 💪 We're united by the belief that every youth in the foster system deserves not just to survive but to THRIVE. 🌱 Together, we're paying it forward, breaking barriers, and ensuring a brighter future for those who follow in our footsteps. Let's inspire change, empower youth, and make a difference. 🌟 #FosterCareStrong #EmpowerYouth #PayItForward

Supporting youth in foster care with their self-identity is a crucial aspect of their overall well-being and development. Foster care often involves changes in living environments, relationships, and a range of experiences that can impact a young person's sense of self. Here are some strategies to help youth in foster care with self-identity: 1. Encourage Self-Reflection: Create a safe and open environment for youth to explore and reflect on their thoughts and feelings. Journaling, art, or other creative outlets can provide a private space for self-expression. 2. Provide Positive Role Models: Introduce positive role models who can serve as mentors or guides. These role models can help youth explore different aspects of their identity and provide support and encouragement. 3. Cultural Competence: Acknowledge and celebrate the cultural background and heritage of each youth. Understanding and embracing their cultural identity can be empowering and contribute to a positive sense of self. #Youth #FosterCare #Culture #Background #Identity #Mentorship

From uncertainty to empowerment, see how stable housing is transforming the lives of foster youth in the Bay Area. Watch the inspiring journey with Fostering Promise. https://lnkd.in/g2p5my5q

MFCA is in the news! Check out the latest coverage by WDET 101.9FM on the needs of Muslim foster youth and what MFCA is doing to help bridge the gap.

Focus, support, reform. Three powerful messages from The Fostering Network’s 2024 manifesto. Do you foster or work in social care? What would you do to: Focus on care experienced children. Support Foster Carers. Reform the system. #fostering #fostercareawareness #fostercare #youngpeoplematter #careexperienced #socialcare #socialwork

This is being held in the house and has passed the senate 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1146 AN ACT To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacles, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “Find and Protect Foster Youth Act”. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING OBSTACLES TO IDENTIFYING AND RESPONDING TO REPORTS OF CHILDREN MISSING FROM FOSTER CARE AND OTHER VULNERABLE FOSTER YOUTH. https://lnkd.in/gEN_xnr3

It's the first #MissionMomentMonday of 2024, and it's a good one! One of the primary roles of a CASA is to build a strong one-to-one relationship with their foster youth. While it's never welcome news when a youth re-enters the system, it's clear a CASA successfully fulfilled their role when a previously assigned youth asks to be matched with them again. Returning to foster care wasn't the outcome Daniella hoped for, but reuniting with a familiar face—a consistent adult figure—made the transition just a little easier. As you set your goals for the new year, consider signing up for an upcoming info session to learn how you can make an impact: https://ow.ly/FfRV50Qp0Ye

Imagine stepping into adulthood... Without the basic support networks that many of us take for granted... This is the challenging reality for thousands of young individuals transitioning out of foster care annually. Despite difficulties, they show remarkable resilience. What they need more: ➡ Training programs provide valuable guidance on creating loving environments. ➡Regular support, such as counseling and breaks, offers much-needed relief. ➡a supportive fostering of community. #community #fostercaremonth #youth #youthinneed

Nearly half a million children are in foster care in the United States. During #FosterCareMonth learn how organizations like FOSTER ARIZONA and Foster Success are educating, encouraging and empowering foster youth. http://fosterarizona.org and https://fostersuccess.org