America's Kids Belong

Our 2025 Ins & Outs... INS: ✅ Saying “no” without shame ✅ Practicing self-care ✅ Trauma-informed parenting ✅ Celebrating wins, big & small OUTS: ❌ Foster parenting “savior” mentality ❌ Comparing on social media ❌ Being overly critical ❌ Not asking for help Let’s make 2025 a year to celebrate progress, not perfection! 💙

New year, same need! 🩵 Thousands of children are in foster care, waiting for a permanent, loving home. As we step into a new year, let’s remember: the need continues. Join us in making a difference this year 👇🏼 tinyurl.com/akbdonate #HappyNewYear #FosterCare #Adoption #FosterCareAdoption

2024 was a big year for America’s Kids Belong! 🎉 Because of YOU, we made a huge impact for kids in foster care. From building Foster Friendly Communities to helping kids find forever families, every milestone this year was possible thanks to your support. Swipe to see the highlights of what we accomplished together. 💙 Let’s keep the momentum going into 2025—because every child deserves to feel like they belong. #FosterCare #Adoption #IBelongProject #FosterFriendly

“Bananas Foster just clicked. It connected who we are as a brand with one of our biggest passions—foster care.” - Emily Cole 🍌💛 Learn more about Emily’s full story being a co-owner of the Savannah Bananas and what led to the creation of the nonprofit ‘Bananas Foster Inc’ on the Foster Friendly Podcast ⤵️🎧 https://lnkd.in/er_wBikH #FosterCare #FosterFriendly #SavannahBananas #BananasFoster

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss proudly represented Georgia Kids Belong for their #MyCauseMyCleats initiative! His passion for supporting kids in foster care is making waves for the many kids in Georgia's foster system who are in need of adoptive homes. Awareness leads to belonging, and we're honored to have Kaden as a powerful advocate. Thank you, Kaden, for using your platform to make a difference both on and off the field! #FosterCare #AtlantaFalcons #MyCauseMyCleats

🎙️ Check out our recent Foster Friendly Podcast Episode with Caseworker, Becca Bramley! This episode dives deep into the concept of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—stressful or traumatic events in a child's life—and how empathy and compassion can help children heal and thrive. Becca’s insights are invaluable for anyone considering fostering, particularly for older youth with higher needs! 💙 Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/er_wBikH #FosterFriendly #FosterCare #TraumaInformedCare #Podcast #TherapeuticFosterCare

Mark your calendars for October 1st and join us for our upcoming FosterCon webinar—Fostering Trauma Awareness: An Introduction to Trauma-Aware Parenting, a free online webinar dedicated to helping caregivers navigate the complexities of trauma 💻 We are excited to have Ryan and Kayla North as our speakers, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo who have dedicated their careers to creating environments where children feel safe, welcome, and loved. 🩵 Register now at FosterCon.org 🔗 #fostercare #fosterparents #fostertrauma #fosterfamily #fostercaresystem

🌟✨ Join us tonight for an inspiring evening at **FosterCon: Fostering Well-Being!** 🌟✨ 🗓️ **When:** 7:30 p.m. ET 📍 **REGISTER:** https://bit.ly/4cLNAnI Are you a current foster parent or just beginning your journey in fostering? This event is designed for YOU! Dive into insightful discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and discover valuable resources that will help your family thrive in the fostering experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain wisdom as well as practical tools! 👉 **Register now and be part of this transformative experience!** https://bit.ly/4cLNAnI #FosterCon #FosteringWellBeing #FosterCare #FosterFamilies

🌟 Join Us for FosterCon: Fostering Well-Being! 🌟 🗓️ Save the date: Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET! Are you ready to be inspired? This is your chance to hear from Mindy and Woody Houser, a dynamic couple who have embraced the journey of fostering medically fragile children. 💖 No medical background? No problem! Mindy and Woody have learned that love, dedication, and a willingness to learn are the keys to serving children with special needs in foster care. They’ll share their journey, insights and tips on how they foster well-being for themselves and the children they care for. ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect with a community passionate about fostering! ✨ 👉 Register today for FREE at https://bit.ly/4cK97gF and be part of this transformative event! #FosterCon #FosteringWellBeing #FosterCare #FosterParents #MedicallyFragileChildren

Hannah Rodriguez, a foster and adoptive mother, shares her life with three biological children, two grown sons and a sibling group of five sisters, currently in foster care. Together with her husband, Aaron, they've “always held a special place in their hearts for kids in foster care, especially older kids awaiting adoption.” When Hannah repeatedly came across a Georgia Kids Belong I Belong Project video (https://bit.ly/4dGg6Ix) on social media, featuring Miguel, who at the time was close to aging out of foster care, she couldn't shake the impact of his story. As Miguel reached the threshold for aging out, Hannah firmly believed in his right to permanency and the timeless truth that no one is too old to find belonging. Motivated by this conviction, Hannah and her family reached out to Miguel, and nearly a year ago, he became an integral part of their family, finding his forever home. Hannah's family stands as a living testament to the diversity of family structures, demonstrating that love and support know no bounds and that everyone, regardless of circumstance, deserves a place to call home. There are only half as many licensed foster homes as kids in care. If you've ever considered fostering or adoption, start your journey today at https://lnkd.in/exT2PtTG