Foster America

Celebrating the incredible contributions of Michael Russom, our VP of Finance & Operations, as he marks two years with Foster America! Thank you for your dedication and hard work in helping us move forward, and congratulations on this milestone 🎉

We want to take a moment to celebrate all of the amazing contributions of Danielle Savage as our our Data Design Specialist! Congratulations on four fantastic years with us, Danielle! and thank you for all that you do.

We’re thrilled to collaborate with South Carolina Department of Social Services, local leaders, and community members through the Doris Duke Foundation's Opt-In for Families initiative! Together, we’re building pathways that ensure every family has access to the resources they need to thrive.💪

You could play a critical role in our next chapter of impact! Foster America is hiring a Director of Finance to lead our financial strategy and drive change. Apply Here- https://lnkd.in/ggzYP4EV  #FinanceJobs #Hiring #DirectorOfFinance #JoinOurTeam

#GivingTuesday is just one week away! Your donation to Foster America supports our mission to ensure parents have the resources they need—until every family thrives! Join us in creating change. https://lnkd.in/e7f_sN6g

"We know what a difference cash in the hands of families can make in preventing crises." Wise words from Ann Flagg, who, alongside Rebecca Jones Gaston and Miranda L., shared her expertise on child welfare funding with the Foster America Fiscal Leadership Circle. At our convening in Washington, D.C., this month, our fellows explored innovative ways to fund programs and services that support families—and keep children out of foster care. https://lnkd.in/g-sSYK-j

As a featured guest on the latest episode of the Community In-Site podcast, Foster America team member J. Nicole Morales talks not only about the value of engaging lived experts in child welfare transformation—but how to do so meaningfully, ethically, and equitably. Among her incredibly valuable insights: 1) Start by centering lived experience as an indispensable asset—not just a group of people for consultation. 2) Create spaces for feedback that go beyond the typical survey, questionnaire, or $25 gift card. 3) Invest in building genuine relationships. 4) Be willing to be uncomfortable and flexible. 5) Embrace opportunities to question the longstanding practices that have put up the barriers and prevented relationship building. Listen to the full episode about the incredible work happening in Oregon to build a better future for children and families here: https://lnkd.in/gV-PQyQe

Coming soon! The Aviv Foundation is pleased to once again sponsor the Springboard Prize for Child Welfare in 2025. The Springboard Prize is an open call for exciting, early-stage projects with the potential to improve the lives of children and families impacted by the child welfare system. Four awardees will receive $400,000 each to help launch an early-stage initiative, with the potential for additional capacity-building grants and opportunities to network with like-minded partners. We welcome applicants from a wide range of disciplines, even those outside of child welfare (e.g., educators, technologists, health care professionals). Are you or someone you know interested in this opportunity? If so, please sign up for updates at springboardprize.org. We look forward to sharing more updates in the coming months! 

Our Fiscal Leadership Circle fellows represent 11 jurisdictions across the country that oversee $4.3B in child welfare funding. Representing a diverse array of backgrounds and experience, these innovative leaders are united by one goal: to find ways to leverage resources that keep families together and thriving, reducing the need for foster care. https://lnkd.in/gGpd42qe

📍 This week, we welcome our Fiscal Leadership Circle to Washington, D.C.! The FLC equips and empowers child welfare leaders to find innovative ways to fund programs and services that keep families together and thriving. By reimagining how resources are allocated, we can strengthen family stability and reduce the need for foster care. 🎥 Check out this video to see how these incredible leaders are transforming the system for children and families nationwide. https://lnkd.in/gUnnQaXS