Foster Love’s Post

The teenage foster care journey is a complex one, as is each adolescent’s experience. In this blog post from McKinley, we delve into the process and journey of fostering teens to help you gain a deeper understanding of how the system operates. Read on to learn about some of the unique challenges and opportunities of fostering teens: https://loom.ly/_ie_c2A #communityresources #communitysupport #nonprofit #blogpost #atriskyouth #nonprofit #trauma #fosterteen #fosterparent

The primary goal when a child cannot safely remain with their parents and needs to enter foster care is always to reunify them with their family. This June, we’re recognizing National Reunification Month, which highlights ongoing efforts to keep families together and help them stay healthy and strong. Every child belongs in a healthy, loving family. No other environment is better suited for delivering the safety, stability, and care that is so vitally important to a child’s wellbeing. And you can help—click the link below to see how you can help meet practical needs to help reunify families in your area. 📲🖱️💻🧡🫶🏼🫶🏽🫶🏿 https://lnkd.in/e38bJwgp - #CarePortal #CareTogether #CareSharing #CareSharingTechnology #Nonprofit #CommunitySupport #SocialGood #Charity #Volunteer #SupportLocal #CommunityOutreach #FamilyFirst #FosterCare #CommunityHeroes #FamilyPreservation #GiveBack #InItTogether #ChangeMakers #ActsOfKindness #StrongerTogether #HopeForAll #SupportFamilies #YouthEmpowerment

7:2 - Did you know? On average, children in care move SEVEN times in TWO years. Children in foster care are constantly being uprooted, further increasing their trauma. They are not able to thrive -academically, mentally, or relationally - when they’re simply trying to survive. The only way to heal trauma is through consistent, healthy relationships. They’re essential to the outcomes for that one child, and they’re essential to the outcome of our community. Could you be that healthy grown-up in a child's life? Be a part of community-supported foster care: https://lnkd.in/gRjBBwSx #foster #fostercare #community #fostercarecommunity #nonprofit #fostercarenonprofit #communitysupportedfostercare #volunteer #mentor #lovebox #daretodream #donate #olympicangels #nationalangels #olympicpeninsula #changethestats #stability #trauma #traumainformed #TBRI

Children aging out of foster care need hope.  The Fostering Success Act tax credit gives them hope and won’t cost you a nickel. This isn't just a donation; it's an investment in our youth. Find out how you can help at fosteringsuccessact.org. #FosteringSuccessAct #FosterChildren #FosterCare #GeorgiaNonprofit #SocialImpact

If you're considering fostering a teen, read our blog Fostering Teens: The Right Questions To Ask. You'll learn some of the best questions to ask at the foster care placement meeting, a meeting for which preparation is essential. Help ensure you're making the best choice for both you and the child: https://loom.ly/V7RilJ4 #communityresources #communitysupport #nonprofit #blogpost #atriskyouth #nonprofit #trauma #fosterteen #fosterparent

I am very grateful and proud of the Women's Initiative from TLC Engineering Solutions for supporting the Bag of Hope Project this month. The Bag of Hope initiative aims to provide the resources necessary for Foster Children aging out of the foster care system. Here are some studies that will help understand why these Foster Children need the help of the community. Some studies have estimated the cost of incarcerating youth who have been involved in the foster care system. The numbers are staggering when it comes to kids aging out of the care system without resources, often leading to homelessness or incarceration. For example, a 2016 report by the Juvenile Law Center estimated that in Pennsylvania, the cost of incarcerating a young adult who had been involved in the foster care system was approximately $324 per day, or $118,260 per year. The report noted that this cost is significantly higher than the cost of providing community-based alternatives to incarceration. According to a report by the Utah Juvenile Justice Working Group, the average daily cost of incarcerating youth in a Utah detention center was approximately $289 daily in 2018. This figure includes the cost of direct care and custody, education, and healthcare services. The state spends more than $8,000 per month on each youth incarcerated. What if we could avoid this situation in our community? This is the mission of the Hope Foundation for Foster Youth Housing. We want to be the support these young people need and provide them with the tools to become self-reliant, both physically and emotionally, as well as financially. Please, friends, if you can share and support our cause, you will make a difference in this nation. I am counting on you. As a former foster child myself, I know the challenges these young people face every day of their lives since being placed in the system and aging out. They need us. #BagOfHope #FosterCareSupport #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #HopeFoundation #AgingOut #EndYouthIncarceration #SupportOurYouth #ChangeLives #MakeADifference

Our most recent blog is out now. Read from our guest contributor this month and he and his wife's foster care journey. 🌳 #FFNC #Blog #Fostercare #rootedinfaithnc #futurefocused #nonprofit #northcarolina

Did you know more than 6,000 Kansas children and teens are in the foster care system – with approximately 1,300 in Sedgwick County alone? Our community and these youth desperately need compassionate and caring families to open their hearts and homes. What difference could you make as a foster parent? When children and teens cannot live with their biological parents, you could bridge the gap to support the child's physical, emotional, and basic living needs. Some of these needs include food, clothing, shelter, and general care, in a safe and nurturing environment. Could you provide these resources? You have the power to change a child’s life. Find your fit and become a foster parent today: https://lnkd.in/g6eZ_tuG. #EmberHope #FosterCare #NonProfit #InspirePositiveChange #Donate #GiveAGift #ChangeALifeWithGiving #RespiteCare #FosterParents #BeTheOne2Foster #FosterCareKansas

This May, let's spread the word! Help bring awareness to ways we can support young children transitioning out of foster care. Showing up matters, you can make a difference in a child's life. https://lnkd.in/ekdhN9Y #fostercaremonth #volunteer #fostercare #nonprofit

KINSHIP PLACEMENT: Placing a child or youth with relatives or kin. In some jurisdictions, close family friends (often referred to as fictive kin). Our volunteers support foster care in many forms - and kinship placement actually makes up a large portion of the families we serve. 🤍 Do you know a kinship family that could benefit from our programs? Leave a comment below and we'll get in touch with you! #seattleangels #nonprofit #supportfostercare #kinship #kinshipfamily #kinshipplacement #seattlefostercare