We’re proud to see our local community’s support and how AngelSense is making a real difference in the lives of families like the Nunleys, who were recently featured by NBC26.
The Nunleys, like so many of our families, use AngelSense to keep their loved ones safe while empowering them to experience new levels of freedom. From proactive alerts to direct communication, our goal is to provide not only reassurance but also the tools to foster independence.
Hasmig Tempesta our new Community Outreach Coordinator for Wisconsin, worked closely with the reporter to share how AngelSense goes beyond basic tracking by offering real-time notifications, emergency SAR tools, and voice communication that allow you to instantly reach out, offering guidance and reassurance on the spot.
AngelSense’s technology is thoughtfully designed for the unique needs of individuals with autism and other developmental challenges. Whether it’s helping families track their loved one’s location, offering a direct line of communication, or ensuring safety in everyday routines, AngelSense makes it possible for children to experience new levels of independence—while families have the reassurance that help is always within reach.
We’re grateful to the Nunley family for sharing their story and to our growing community for helping us evolve to better meet their needs. We’re excited to continue empowering families with the tools they need to foster safety, independence, and confidence.
👉 Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/3CMzeaF
One mom wants to spread the word about a device which can help families like hers. I'm Perry Apostle Lacos into pier where this mother says that a piece of technology she can access from anywhere helped keep her kid out of danger. Jewel Nunley, a mother of four, works at Kindercare Ledgeview, not far from her son's school. One day, she says her 8 year old Carl wandered off to a nearby pond. He's very, very outside oriented. So we love animals and bugs and water. But we don't necessarily have the safety skills right now to understand the difference between fun and danger. Carl has autism, so Jewel and her husband use a device called Angel Sense. Carl wears the device, which has a GPS tracker and can be used to communicate with him directly. The day he wandered off, Jewell says Angel Sense helped bring him back. The device was designed for people with autism or dementia or other special needs to be able to get real time tracking. Uh, because they saw that, that there was nothing really on the market that was as effective as it needed to be. Hasmik Tempesta, a Wisconsin based Rep with Angel Sense, says the app has 100 users in Brown County. She says half of them had the cost covered by the county's children's long term support program, including the Nunley's. It's invaluable. It's indescribable how. Much of A burden that took off of our family to know that they are safe, to know that they have the opportunity to do things that they want to do with their peers and be able to socialize. The Nunley's use the device for both Carl and his younger sister who was also diagnosed with autism. She says it's opened up their families world. This year for the first time, they were able to ride the bus to school. So often we are as parents feel outcasted, like you can't participate in things. So when we have things like angels. And that gives us voice and choice to be a part of our community. We really appreciate it. To learn more about how to get fees waived for special needs services for a loved one, head to this story on our website, nbc26.com. Into peer Perry poster lacos, NBC 26.
We believe all our youth need a support system that meets their unique needs. Kids who may have lower cognitive function or developmental delays may benefit from our Neurodevelopmental and Comorbid Conditions (NACC) program, designed for kids ages 12 and older who are court-ordered to foster group care. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IIZz9M. #DevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
At Four Oaks, we continue to focus our efforts on adoption for teens because we know that teens in foster care wait longer for permanency and are at higher risk of aging out than younger children.
Securing lifelong connections for these teens, both legally and emotionally, is a critical component in determining their future achievement, health, and well-being.
Learn more: iowafosterandadoption.org
Curious about having the Normalcy conversation with youth in care? Check out: Having the Normalcy Conversation: A Guide for Discussing Developmentally Appropriate Services for Children, Youth, and Young Adults in Foster Care
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🌟 I’ve been learning more about the transition challenges faced by young adults aging out of the foster care system, especially after my own experience with fostering to adopt a child at risk of aging out. One promising solution I heard about is intergenerational housing. This approach offers stable housing and a supportive community that can greatly ease the transition to independence. Older adults in these settings can provide mentorship, life skills training, and emotional support—essential tools for young adults facing the uncertainty of adulthood. Moreover, intergenerational housing fosters a sense of belonging and reduces isolation, while also offering valuable networking opportunities and access to crucial resources.
As innovative ways to support those aging out of foster care are explored, intergenerational housing holds great potential to make a meaningful impact. I remain curious to see how things unfold.
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There is a new issue of Fostering Perspectives out! View this link to read it: https://lnkd.in/gZZ6Km2K
This issue examines how youth, resource parents, and professionals in the child welfare system can build resilience as they navigate extremely challenging times.
This issue features articles about:
• Promoting mental health awareness and strategies
• Tips for building resilient resource parents
• Nurturing and supporting children and youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites
• Keeping children and youth connected to their culture while they are in care
• How to keep serving as a resource parent after children and youth have been reunified
• The role of the Guardian ad Litem in child welfare
• How stable housing builds resiliency in youth
• Innovation in foster care through Intensive Alternative Family Treatment
• Those with lived experience in foster care sharing tips for resource parents and professionals
• And much more.
This issue also features news from Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina (our statewide resource parent association), SAYSO Inc.(Strong Able Youth Speaking Out), and profiles of children and youth seeking permanence through adoption.
Fostering Perspectives is sponsored by the NC Division of Social Services and produced by the Family and Children's Resource Program, part of the UNC School of Social Work.
During the transition from adolescence to adulthood, youth achieve important developmental milestones, such as learning decision-making and coping skills and becoming more independent. Older youth often rely on family and other supportive adults to help them during this transition by providing guidance as well as a financial and emotional safety net. However, these supports are often unavailable to older youth who are leaving the foster care system. Youth who emancipate from foster care without permanent connections are at increased risk for adverse outcomes in adulthood, including homelessness, high unemployment rates, low educational attainment, and early or unintended pregnancies.
What role could YOU play in an older foster youth's life?
What is the role of 💙 foster parents 💙 in supporting children in need?
Joel Sankey and I are dedicated foster parents focused on creating a safe haven for children in need. Our approach combines love, care, and guidance to nurture their growth and healing. Collaborating closely with social workers, educators, and therapists, we ensure each child's unique needs are met comprehensively. Celebrating milestones, teaching life skills, and fostering positive relationships are at the core of our mission.
Your support means everything! If you have insights or resources that could benefit our mission of providing a nurturing environment for children in need, please share them in the comments below. Together, we can make a positive impact and create brighter futures.
#FosterCare#ChildAdvocacy#Teamwork
Did you know? Each year, approximately 20,000 youth are emancipated from foster care without the love, support, and resources provided by a permanent family. These young people face incredible challenges in their transition to adulthood. Learn more about this issue and ways you can help at https://lnkd.in/dHrSkBTm
The reality is the foster care system does not raise children: respect, good manners, discipline and self-control. The world we all must co-exist in does not reward bad behavior. It is detrimental to the development of a child to instill such belief.
How are residential providers implementing consequences to combat disruptive behavior from children in their care? How are youth held accountable for their actions?
Children have stated that they intentionally act in a disrespectful manner to get what they want⏤the response from leadership. This response is a selfish act to have what I would call an "easy day at work" which is a burden for frontline workers who are not decision makers for procedures and rules.
Trauma cannot not be the long term excuse for bad habits that are rewarded by those in leadership positions.
#kenishasintrusivethoughts
Today is #TrainingTuesday!
This week's highlight is our on-demand course "How Loss Impacts Youth in Foster Care."
Foster youth often encounter unexplained loss of someone or something important that forces unwelcome change in their lives, leaving youth in a state of grieving.
This training explains characteristics of loss with clear examples and provides information about the communication skills needed to engage in open, positive communication to ensure your youth feel heard and supported!
To learn more or enroll in this training, click the link provided below:
https://lnkd.in/gAfaAThB
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3wWonderful, good works, Gena. You're making a difference!