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Discover the joy of opening your heart and home to a child in need. Learn more about becoming a foster parent with Judson Center's Child Safe Michigan Foster Care Program. #FosterCare #JudsonCenter

Discover the joy of opening your heart and home to a child in need. Learn more about becoming a foster parent with Judson Center's Child Safe Michigan Foster Care Program. #FosterCare #JudsonCenter

States are adopting a kin-first approach in foster care, focusing on placements with relatives to keep children in familiar, supportive environments. This shift enhances stability and improves emotional and behavioral outcomes for foster kids. By supporting these families, we can create lasting positive changes in vulnerable lives. Let's champion family-first solutions. #kinship

Teens in foster care need guidance, love, and stability just as much as younger children. By fostering a teen, you’re offering them a chance to thrive and prepare for a successful future. Ready to make an impact? Become a foster parent today! Learn more about becoming a Foster Parent at hhch.org or email us at foster@hhch.org. #FosterCare #FosterFamily #FosterTeens #TeensNeedHomes #FosterForChange

Consider becoming a foster parent to a teenager in need. Teenagers in foster care deserve a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. Take the first step towards changing a teenager's life by becoming a foster parent today. Your kindness can make a world of difference. For more information on how you can become a foster parent, visit hhch.org or email us at: foster@hhch.org #FosterParent #ChangeLives

While many hope to Foster or Adopt infants, they represent merely a small portion of children in the Foster Care System. 💭 Often, these babies reunify with their Biological Families more quickly than other age groups, attributable to the primary goal of Foster Care being safe reunification. 💛 For this reason, when families look to Adopt infants, they may experience a more challenging process due to lengthier or extended waiting periods. 🙏 #LoftusVergariAndAssociates #LVA #Myths #FosterCareAwareness #AdoptionSupport

James Capps has advice for people who wonder if they’re foster parent material: "Dive in and find out. Not only will you likely realize that you are foster parent material, but you’ll also grow as a result of the discovery process." Capps and his partner, Ryan Mullins, had their own doubts when they entered the foster care process, but learned to embrace the learning that comes along with it, taking their roles as foster parents seriously, but not taking themselves too seriously. Read their full story, including how Damar Foster Care Services has provided support during their foster care journey, at https://lnkd.in/geVDVS3d #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #DamarFosterCare

Today is the last day of National Foster Care Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to recognizing the children who are living in foster care, the foster parents who care for them, and the staff who facilitate foster/adoption services. However, we hope that you are supportive of those involved in foster care year-round! Interested in getting involved as a foster parent? Read stories from our foster families and FAQs about foster care at https://lnkd.in/ed4PMDdF #FosterFriday #FosterCare #FosterCareAwarenessMonth

NEW BLOG! Discover tips for creating inclusive holiday traditions families impact by foster care! From open communication to creating new traditions, our latest blog post shares practical advice and heartwarming insights from experienced foster parents on how to make the holidays extra special for foster children. 🏠❄️

🌟 Today is National Foster Care Day! 🌟 Did you know that there are over 400,000 children in foster care in the United States alone? In North Carolina, there are thousands of children in need of loving homes, and in Mecklenburg County, that need hits close to home. Every child deserves stability, love, and support, and you can make a difference. Consider opening your heart and home to a child in need by becoming a foster parent. Together, we can create brighter futures and change lives. In my book, The Compassionate Companiom, I share critical insight from former and current foster and adoptive parents as well as adult children with lived experience, which helps you understand the “real deal” - what’s it really like to be a foster parent and what you can expect. You can get it on Amazon OR you can complete this form and get a free consultation with me to help you consider this huge step in one’s parenting journey, why it’s important AND what to expect. Click here: https://lnkd.in/eJmjPyic #NationalFosterCareDay #FosterCareAwareness #MakeADifference