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A pitch to pitch in this #NationalFosterCareMonth! Children that happen to have contact with the foster care system are a) #children and b) children equally deserving of care and support in a #family unit. Some need temporary support, others need more, but each of them in their own way contribute to the champions that partner with them. And there is something everyone can do to pitch in to the solution. In the abundance of our existence, it is a travesty that the brilliance of some children is dimmed through no fault of their own. Worst, the internalization of this neglect sometimes leads to cerebral and mental health degeneration that compounds over time. Ways to help one or more foster care children - 1. There are about 3.5 million households in LA County. About 30,000 children, plus or minus, in foster care, a fraction of them in search of adoption. Of the 3.5 million households, if you are a household that can provide a loving environment, consider learning more about adoption with an organization like Hillsides. 2. Adopting isn't the only way to help. Consider learning more about being a resource family for a foster care child that needs a temporary accommodation. 3. You can help in other ways, too. You can be part of all those success stories you see and hear about in the news! Can your work team or school sponsor a drive to gather new toiletries or coats or duffel bags that will go to an organization supporting foster care youth? Can your family or friend group commit to gathering $100 worth of pre-teen or teen related fun items (like board games, journals, gift cards) to offer a sense of normalcy during the holidays? Can you donate your hard-earned money to an organization like Hillsides toward the eventual success story of one of these children? Giving is one of the most fulfilling acts. However it is you have thought about pitching in, if you haven't or haven't in a while - I encourage you to get involved today! Learn more at hillsides.org/get-involved

It's the final week of Family Engagement Month. Check out this resource from Child Care Aware to discover practical tips and activities for family engagement. #FamilyEngagement #YouthPrograms #CommunityBuilding

Ever notice how public funding for child care is only available during extreme circumstances and for certain families? It’s time to change that mindset. Our latest blog dives into that issue, highlighting the need for public funding for child care that supports all families, not just a select few. We need to let go of outdated mindsets that put conditions on who should be able to access what type of child care and under what circumstances. Instead we need to shift towards viewing child care as not just a reactive intervention, but a proactive investment in each child and community. Check out our blog to learn four ways to shift our advocacy messages to get closer to what families want in a reimagined child care system. https://lnkd.in/evgipnrQ

👶 Child Support Awareness Month: Empowering Families Together 👶 In honor of Child Support Month, we’re highlighting the vital role child support plays in ensuring the well-being of children and supporting families. 🌟 Here’s how child support makes a difference: Provides Stability: Helps meet the everyday needs of children, from education to healthcare. Promotes Fairness: Ensures both parents contribute to their child's upbringing, fostering a balanced approach. Supports Growth: Contributes to a child’s emotional and physical development by reducing financial stress on custodial parents. At Kehoe Moneyhun Law, we understand the importance of fair and effective child support arrangements. If you have questions or need guidance, we’re here to help. Let’s work together to support the future of our children. 🌈 #ChildSupportMonth #SupportingFamilies #KehoeMoneyhunLaw #FamilyLaw

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. #ThrivingFamilies Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gueuiZ8.

Why are they absent? Why are they not focusing? What are they grateful for? We need to go beneath the surface to understand the whole child. Kelvin lets you do that - easily. Let’s start supporting students, staff, and families by elevating their voices. Connect with us today: hello@kelvin.education #WholeChild #StudentSupport #EducationalSuccess #KelvinEducation

"Take Care" - the documentary—which examines North Carolina’s child care crisis through the voices and stories of our families, child care providers and teachers, and business and community leaders—is now available for viewing online. We all know that North Carolina’s child care crisis is hurting everyone—children, families, child care teachers and providers, businesses, and our economy. Knowing it and seeing it are two different things. Take Care provides a firsthand account of how this crisis is impacting all of us, how communities are trying to address the crisis, and what is at stake if we don’t create lasting solutions. Please encourage others to see Take Care! Watch the documentary at www.takecarenc.com. https://lnkd.in/dhzKhmb - We are dedicated to advancing the quality and affordability of early care and education for young children, their families and communities. #childcareproviders #childcarecrisis #takecare #ncbusiness #nccommunityleaders

Did you know that August is Child Support Awareness Month? This year marks 49 years of supporting families, setting children up for success, and celebrating child support professionals. Learn more: https://ow.ly/67wQ50SPm0y #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

If you are a parent needing accessible and affordable child care, an employer needing employees, or a child care professional needing to earn what you are worth "Become an Advocate!" See Child Care Aware's post to learn more about the way to do it.

💙 It's Kinship Caregiver Month, a time to honor those stepping in to care for children when they need it most! This year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation highlighted that over 50% of children in Arizona’s foster care system are in kinship placements, making AZ a top state for kinship care. Let's give our thanks to these caregivers and continue to push for policies that support their success. Key actions include reducing barriers to licensing, providing equitable financial support, and recognizing the needs of unlicensed caregivers. Learn more about how to achieve these solutions and catch up on the most current research: https://lnkd.in/gv8KF22a