Foster Family Alliance of NC

"It felt like I had landed in the right place. Honestly, it felt like home." – Mez Teague Mez was turned away by 25 families before finding his forever home with Jerrie and Daniel Teague. Too many foster youth in NC never get that chance—many face homelessness at 18. The The Triangle Tribune highlights the urgent need for more foster families, especially for Black and Brown youth. You don’t have to foster to help—mentor, volunteer, donate. Check out Mez’s story ?? https://lnkd.in/e-7cDf_M Learn more at ffa-nc.org. #FosterCare #EveryChildDeservesAHome #SupportYouth

??? Mark your calendars now! Teaming with Teens is happening on September 27th the Pitt County Convention Center! Get all of the details at- https://buff.ly/4asMcHn #FFA #fostercare #lovemakesafamily #TeamingWithTeens #Teens

TBRI Caregiver Training ??? Saturday May 10th - 10am-2pm ?? Children's Home Society - 1300 Baxter Street, Suite 264, Charlotte, NC 28204 ?? Lunch provided Space is limited! Register early! https://buff.ly/dq4sW6g #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #TBRITraining

The foster care system is meant to protect children—but does it protect all children equally? In this episode of The Fearless Fostering Podcast, Gaile Osborne, FFA’s Executive Director, dives into the racial disparities in child welfare and the systemic biases that disproportionately impact children of color. She shares her journey as a foster parent, the hard truths she’s uncovered, and why every caregiver, advocate, and policymaker must engage in anti-racism work to support foster youth truly. This is an essential listen for anyone who wants to create real change in the system. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eBzXaHej #FFA #fostercare #lovemakesafamily #Podcast

In honor of Social Work Month, Foster Family Alliance of NC is thrilled to launch our Social Worker Appreciation Contest! We want to recognize the incredible dedication and hard work of social workers who support foster children and families across North Carolina. Do you know a social worker who has gone above and beyond? Someone who has: Provided unwavering support and guidance? Advocated passionately for children and families? Demonstrated exceptional compassion and dedication? Made a significant positive impact in your life or the lives of others? If so, we encourage you to nominate them! Share their story and tell us why they deserve to be celebrated. Nomination Details: Nominations are open until March 22, 2025. To nominate, please complete our online nomination form- https://lnkd.in/eYDxV7ub Let's come together to honor the amazing social workers who make a difference every day. Thank you for your participation!

Featured virtual training from fosteringnc.com Take this course now to explore common reactions to loss, gain strategies for working through grief, and watch interviews in which resource families share their experiences of grief and healing. Learn more and take course at https://buff.ly/Mi0DRTj #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #Grief #Loss #VirtualTraining

?? Sponsorship Opportunity! Join us in making a difference for North Carolina’s foster youth! Teaming with Teens is happening this September—an in-person event bringing together teens, caregivers, and social workers for a day of learning, connection, and empowerment. We’re looking for corporate sponsors who believe in investing in the future of our youth. Your support will help provide valuable resources, workshops, and opportunities for foster teens to thrive. Become a sponsor today and show your commitment to changing lives! ?? Learn more by emailing Erica Burgess at [email protected] #FFA #TeamingWithTeens #FosterCareSupport #CorporateGiving #MakeAnImpact

?? Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and passion of the incredible women who make up our team at FFA-NC! ?? As an all-women organization, we proudly stand with the amazing women who foster, mentor, and uplift children every day. We also honor the young women and girls in foster care who will grow into the strong women of tomorrow. Your future is bright, and we are here to support and empower you every step of the way. Here’s to the women who lead, inspire, and create change—today and for generations to come! Together, we rise! #FFA #fostercare #lovemakesafamily #fosterfamily #InternationalWomensDay #WomenWhoFoster #EmpoweredWomenEmpower #FutureLeaders

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March is Social Work Month! ?? In this month's newsletter, we shared several resources related to Social Work Month. We would love you to join our newsletter mailing list if you haven't already! https://buff.ly/sRZMKWE If you missed March's but would like to see what you missed, read it now at https://buff.ly/qfHsyJX #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #Newsletter