AGAPE Family Care Group, Inc.

Foster Care Awareness Month has two more days. Let’s apply to foster today ?? #fostercare #scfosterparents #agapefamilycaregroup

My fundraiser on Kiva ONLY $1545 to go!!! This is an all or nothing 0% interest business loan. If can loan, can you please SHARE ON YOUR PLATFORMS to help us help children and families in crisis?????? My fundraiser on Kiva is over halfway there — only $1545 to go! https://lnkd.in/ezYMAzK2 Thank you, and God bless you!

REMARKABLE!!! We’re at the 66% mark!!!! We so close to being able me to hire staff, and help children in crisis find temporary family homes as the parents engage in a variety of programs to become the parent their child/ren need, and permanent family homes when their parents are unable to care for them. You can make a loan by accessing my loan page via this link: https://lnkd.in/eBn2Gu3P (https://lnkd.in/eBn2Gu3P) Many thanks, AGAPE Family Care Group

WOW! 50% raised????????????. We have surpassed our 18% raised. God is good! What an amazing feeling to be supported by the Kiva community & all of our supporters, friends, & family! Please watch this quick THANK YOU video I put together for you! Special thanks to all who've loaned so far. This loan will help us help children & families in crisis, hire staff move us to the next level, & technical equipment needed. Blessings to you for helping us serve children & families in crisis is SC, & for supporting a benevolent woman-owned business.

Whoa! 18% raised. I cannot believe it. What an amazing feeling to be supported by the Kiva community and all of our supporters, friends, and family! Please watch this quick video I put together just for you! Special thanks to all who've loaned so far. This loan will help us help children and families in crisis, hire staff move us to the next level, and technical equipment needed. THANK YOU! Blessings to you for helping us serve children and families in crisis is South Carolina, and for supporting a humbled woman-owned business.

As leaders we need to know/remember/learn that our staff/team are leaders too. Listen, consider, respect them as a human being; respect their work, thoughts, ideas. Also, give opportunities for self-care during their work day; they are not robots. #agapefamilycaregroup

Foster a child with AGAPE Family Care Group = Unconditional love. Families. Benevolence. 2,377 children in South Carolina estimated need for Licensed Foster Homes (Foster homes: Family-like Placements) AGAPE denotes unconquerable benevolence and undefeatable goodwill. AFCG will never seek anything but the highest good for our youth and families.

1. Trauma-Informed Care: Recognizing and addressing the trauma that many children in foster care have experienced. Training for foster and adoptive parents, as well as professionals, in understanding the impacts of trauma on child development and behavior. 2. Stability and Permanency: Prioritizing the child's need for stability and a permanent home environment. Efforts should be made to minimize the number of placements a child experiences and to expedite the process of finding a permanent, loving home through reunification, guardianship, or adoption when appropriate. 3. Child-Centered Decision Making: Ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of the child, taking into account their needs, wishes, and well-being. This includes involving children, as appropriate, in decisions that affect them. 4. Family Engagement and Support: Engaging and supporting birth families, foster families, and adoptive families. This includes providing pre-service and ongoing training, resources for addressing the needs of children, respite care, and access to support groups and mental health services. 5. Cultural Competency: Promoting cultural competency and sensitivity to the child's cultural, racial, and ethnic identity. This includes matching children with families who can honor their cultural heritage and providing training for caregivers on cultural competency. 6. Collaboration Among Stakeholders: Fostering collaboration among all parties involved in the child welfare system, including social workers, legal professionals, educators, and healthcare providers, to ensure that the child's needs are met in a comprehensive manner. 7. Continuous Training and Support for Caregivers: Offering continuous, evidence-based training and support for foster and adoptive parents to equip them with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the complex needs of the children in their care. This should cover a variety of topics, including behavior management, supporting educational achievement, and addressing mental health issues. 8. Monitoring and Evaluation Implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of foster care and adoption placements to ensure the continued safety and well-being of children. This includes regular assessments and feedback mechanisms for caregivers. 9. Post-Adoption Support: Providing ongoing support and resources for adoptive families after the adoption has been finalized to address any emerging challenges and to support the child’s integration into their new family. 10. Advocacy and Policy Support: Advocating for policies and practices that support the best interests of children in foster care and adoption systems, including sufficient funding, child welfare reform, and enhanced support services. #BrighterFuturesSC #AGAPEFamilyCareGroup #YorkSC #lancastersc #SCDSSG #rockhill #indianland

Unveiling South Carolina's Premier Child-Placement Agency, dedicated to providing transformative Foster Care, Respite Care, and Adoption services. With a heart for every child, we offer holistic support, educational resources, and unwavering commitment to our children and families. Join us in our mission to license loving homes and ensure every child experiences the unconditional love and benevolence they deserve. #BrighterFuturesSC #AGAPEFamilyCareGroup #YorkSC #lancastersc SCDSSG #rockhill #indianland