Families Rising

🌟 We're proud to present this four-part virtual training series that delves deep into the difficult truths of adoption and the foster care system. 🌟 Join us 10/16 for the first session, "Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation in Indian Child Welfare," led by Sandy White Hawk, to explore insights from the first study on Native American birth mothers and the largest study of mental health outcomes of adoptees and former foster youth. Secure your spot and help us spread the word! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxCbc3ZB

Black children are not only disproportionately represented in the child welfare system, they also spend longer in foster care than other children. It’s systemic discrimination within the child welfare system that denies these young people their right to a permanent, loving family. As National Adoption Month comes to a close, Families Rising continues to urge public and private child welfare agencies to end racial discrimination and bias in adoption recruitment, selection, and placement. Learn more about our stance and recommendations for racial equity in child welfare: https://lnkd.in/gwj6si-5

At Families Rising, we’re proud to recognize, value, and uplift the collective wisdom of individuals who have experienced foster care and adoption firsthand. In the final session of our lived expertise virtual training series, Families Rising staff and board members will share insight as adoptees or individuals who spent time in foster or kinship care and provide strategies for caregivers and professionals to better support young people as they navigate all aspects of their identities. 🗓️ Date: November 21, 2024 🕒 Time: 1-2:30PM EST 📍 Register to attend or receive the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gxCbc3ZB

Since 1974, Families Rising has stood unwavering in our mission to support, educate, and advocate for children and families, ensuring they have the resources and skills needed to thrive. Today, that commitment remains stronger than ever. While periods of administration transition in government can bring uncertainty, we will continue to support, educate, and advocate for children and families with the same dedication and purpose that has defined our organization for five decades.

Save the date for our FREE webinar covering the basics of adoption assistance – financial support to help adoptive families access medical care, counseling or therapy, tutoring, and other support to meet their child’s needs. Whether you’re considering adoption from foster care or are already an adoptive parent, chances are there’s support available for you! In the U.S., around 90% of children adopted from foster care are eligible for adoption assistance. Presented by Josh Kroll, this session covers eligibility, specific benefits, taxes, and more. 🗓️ Date: Dec. 5, 2024 🕒 Time: 4-5PM EST (recording will be available) 📍 Register to attend or receive the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gB5vFAcC

Join us this afternoon for the next session of our lived expertise virtual training series – “Living in the FASD Lane” with Rebecca Tillou. Gain firsthand insight and practical strategies to help children and individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders discover the driving force within them to enjoy a successful life. Can't make it? Recordings will be available for 90 days! 🗓️ Date: November 12, 2024 🕒 Time: 1-2:30PM EST 📍 Register to attend or receive the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gxCbc3ZB

As thousands of children and youth across North America await loving families, our mission is more crucial than ever. Your contribution can make a difference—every dollar donated helps amplify the voices of those with lived experience, support parents and caregivers, educate child welfare professionals, and champion the well-being of children and families. During Give to the Max 2024, we're seeking 30 new monthly donors to help ensure every child finds a safe, permanent, and culturally competent family. Donate by midnight on November 30 to help us reach our goal! Learn more: https://give.mn/yrw15g

Recordings will be available for Phoenix Santiago, MSW's session for 90 days! Register and learn more about the two remaining sessions: https://lnkd.in/gxCbc3ZB

Have you registered for the next session of our lived expert-led training series? Phoenix Santiago’s interactive training is designed to strengthen collaboration between child welfare professionals. Supervisors and staff will gain best practices for regular check-ins, maintaining professional boundaries, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more to build stronger, healthier teams. 🗓️ Date: November 6, 2024 🕒 Time: 1-2:30PM EST 📍 Register to attend or receive the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gxCbc3ZB

Every child has a right to a permanent, loving family. For thousands of children in foster care each year, adoption helps achieve that. This National Adoption Month, we celebrate the adoptive families that embrace young people for who they are and allow them to feel proud of where they come from. This year’s theme "Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds" emphasizes the importance of meaningful community connections and sense of identity for youth throughout their lives. Placing young people in foster care with families that understand and affirm their identity paves the way for long-term stability and well-being. Learn more from the Children’s Bureau: https://lnkd.in/gvSUTRd