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In 1988, the U.S. government proclaimed May National Awareness Foster Care Month. An initiative from the Children’s Bureau, every year in May, we take time to raise awareness among foster care parents and the system. Check out this week's blog post below to learn more about the history of National Foster Care Awareness Month and how you can get involved! https://lnkd.in/gsneGp9B #KamaliiFosterFamilyAgency #Kamalii #FosterCare #Kids #Children #Support #Family #Teenager #Community #Blog #FamilyBlog #ParentingBlog

May is #NationalFosterCareMonth. ❗Did you know? According to the Children’s Bureau, there are over 391,000 children and youth in foster care. Approximately 20,000 youth age out of the foster care system each year without a permanent family. Organizations like Foster Angels of Central Texas work hard to advocate for youth in foster care. We are proud to support @fosterangelsctx and the vital work they do for children in Central Texas. This month, let’s take action to support organizations who make a critical difference in our Austin and Central Texas community! From financial gifts to volunteering to advocacy - there are an abundance of ways we can get involved. Visit www.childwelfare.gov to learn more about National Foster Care Month. Visit www.fosterangelsctx.org to learn more about this incredible organization. #FosterCareAwareness #NationalFosterCareMonth #FosterCare #FosterLove #FosterHope #SupportFosterFamilies #FosterYouth #FosterCommunity #FosterCareMonth #FosterCareSupport #FosterHeroes #AustinTX #ATXRealtors #AustinRealEstate #AustinHomes #ATXCommunity #AustinFamilies #AustinLife #ATXCharity #FosterAngels #FosterAngelsCTX #PowersPropertyGroup #PowersPropertyGroupTX

Want to hear directly from a young person about the challenges youth face when they exit the foster care system? This 4 minute video provides great insight!

Getting back into a regular routine can feel comforting. That comfort is a privilege when we think about the 440,000 children in Foster Care who don’t know what routine or stability looks like. Share this post to your network and help us spread the word to others about the harsh realities of Foster Care in the United States today. #fostercare #fosterchildrenmatter #fostercaresupport

Continuing on the subject of reunification for children impacted by the foster care system: Did you know that reunification rates are higher for younger children than older children in foster care? Let's ensure that children of all ages receive the support they need. Join us in providing specialized support tailored to the needs of Monroe County's youth and make a lasting impact! #HOPE585 #31FosterTruths #NationalFosterCareAwarenessMonth

TW❗ ---> abuse in foster care. When you're in foster care, you should feel safe and have all of your needs met. Unfortunately, abuse in foster care happens. Hear from youth formerly in care: Lavarian who describes his experience in the system, and from Selena, who says knowing your rights is vital in situations like these. Download the app to know your rights in foster care. Remember to report if you are being abused to an adult because abuse is NEVER okay.📲 https://lnkd.in/ePjNBCS6 #getfosterpower #justiceforfosteryouth #NOcorporalpunishment #fostercareabuse

RESPOND is a culturally competent approach to foster care, designed to support potential foster/adoptive/guardianship families from the Black community as they enter the foster care system. The need for RESPOND arose due to the significant shortage of Black foster parents in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Currently, only 17% of local foster parents are Black, despite twice the number of Black children being placed into foster care compared to Caucasian children. Furthermore, African American children tend to remain in foster care nearly a year longer than their White counterparts. Want to become a RESPOND foster parent? Contact: Jenny Jones – Director of RESPOND 1750 South Brentwood Boulevard, Suite 210, Saint Louis, MO 63144 o 314.367.8373 e jennyjones@foster-adopt.org Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gumDUFAi #respond #representationmatters #foster #adopt #fosterparent #becomeafosterparent

Did you know that children are usually given trash bags to pack when entering foster care? We believe no child should experience this. Help us provide basic dignity to youth in foster care with Sweet Case duffle bags. Learn how you can assemble these with your team: https://lnkd.in/gRgzgFWG #SweetCases #FosterLove #FosterCare

May is Foster Care Awareness Month - At Prevention Now we understand the added vulnerabilities that children in the foster care system face, including the disproportionate chances of being approached by a human trafficker. Here are some things to know about foster care from www.childwelfare.gov ❤️ There are over 365,000 children and youth in foster care. ❤️ Approximately 18,500 youth are emancipated from foster care without a permanent family. ❤️ In 2021, 77 percent 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. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ekdhN9Y #PreventionNow #FosterCareSystem #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #PreventTraffciking

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