Foster Family Alliance of NC

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?? North Carolina's foster care crisis is leaving too many kids without a place to call home. Mez was turned away by 25 families before finding Jerrie and Daniel Teague. Now, at 19, he’s thriving—because one family said “yes.” But not every foster child gets this chance. 1 in 5 youth become homeless within a day of aging out of the system. The need for foster families—especially for teens—is critical. Watch Mez’s powerful story and see why foster care can change lives. ?? WATCH WFMY’s Segment with reporter Taylor Leverett NOW: https://buff.ly/41ATWUw #FFA #fostercare #lovemakesafamily #FosterCareCrisis #NCFosterCare

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Training Series - March 2025 ??? Wednesdays, March 12th - March 26th - 6:30pm-8:30pm ?? Register now- https://buff.ly/43dIteR This training teaches a trauma informed approach to caring for youth in substitute care. Registration closes March 11th. Space is limited. Register now- https://buff.ly/43dIteR

Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) is contracted by NC Medicaid to provide Care Management (CM) for many of the children & youth in foster care. In this webinar, CCNC will present information regarding their foster care team as well as CM for children and youth in foster care. They will discuss what CM is and what care managers do as well as what foster parents can do to collaborate with the CCNC foster care team. They will briefly discuss other CM programs/entities and the Medicaid landscape and how it effects children and youth in foster care and their caregivers. There will be time to answer questions as well. Date: 3/6/25 Time: 7:30-8:30pm Registration Link: https://buff.ly/3F4n4uz #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #Webinar

Foster Family Alliance has always been there for NC’s foster families. But now, FFA needs you. Due to funding challenges, FFA has had to furlough team members who provide vital support to caregivers. Without them, foster families lose the advocacy, guidance, and resources they need to succeed.??Today through March 31st, 2025 we’re raising $250,000 to restore our team and keep FFA’s essential programs running. Your gift—big or small—keeps foster families supported.?? ?? $5/month sustains vital caregiver support programs? ? ?? $50 helps ensure foster families receive emergency resources? ? ?? $250+ brings us one step closer to restoring our team A little help, a BIG?difference. Donate now. https://buff.ly/3X0aGQU Learn more- https://buff.ly/2XkmsIN #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #LittleHelpBigDifference #Help

?? Register now! Our second virtual session for Teaming with Teens is now open for registration- don't miss out! This session is for Child Welfare Professionals. Please join us and share with your contacts! ??? 4.22.25 - 1-3 pm ?? Register now at buff.ly/4fYgVxq #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #Teens #ParentingTeens

Happy National Caregivers Day! ?? Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication of foster caregivers who provide love, stability, and support to children in need. We’ve compiled a list of discounts and savings available to foster families! From everyday essentials to special treats, these offers help ease some of the financial burdens caregivers face. Check out the full list here- https://buff.ly/3XaKaWT Thank you to all foster caregivers for the life-changing work you do every day! ?? If you'd like to know how you can help us in supporting these caregivers, visit FFA-NC.org #NationalCaregiversDay #FosterCareSupport #ThankYouCaregivers#FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily

REGISTER NOW! Virtual Training- Coping with Grief and Loss as a Caregiver- Part 2 ??? 2/27- 6-7pm ?? Register- bit.ly/Grief-Loss2 As resource parents, you face multiple experiences with grief—the pain of a disrupted placement, the loss of time with children you love, even a successful reunification can be bittersweet for many reasons. For many, this grief is in addition to the challenges you face outside of your role as a resource parent. In this session, we will focus on being in community and supporting each other as our hearts heal from these losses. Please come to this session prepared to share, to listen without judgement, and to learn from each other. We hope to see you there! Register now! bit.ly/Grief-Loss2 #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #Grief #Caregiver #VirtualTraining

The journey to permanency isn’t the same for every child—especially for Black and Brown youth in foster care. Across North Carolina, children of color are overrepresented in the foster system and face lower adoption rates. But stories like Mez’s show what’s possible when families step up. After being turned down by 25 families, he found a forever home with the Teagues—who saw past statistics and focused on providing love, stability, and opportunity. Every child deserves the chance to succeed. As foster parents, mentors, and advocates, we have the power to change lives. A heartfelt thank you to Greg Funderburg and CBS 17 for bringing attention to this issue and sharing Mez’s journey. If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the time to take that step. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4gJIASO #FosterCare #AdoptionMatters #ForeverFamilies #BlackAndBrownYouth #FosterParenting #CBS17 #FFA

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