Four Oaks

Thank you to KCAU for covering the National Adoption Day event in Sioux City! 10 kids were adopted during this fantastic event! Thank you to the Four Oaks team members, families, and community partners that came together to make this such a special day. https://lnkd.in/gj9fGgmg

Thank you TrueNorth Companies, L.C. for including us in this great article and for continuing to be such a fantastic partner! “TrueNorth is defined by their commitment to understanding the children we support and honoring their needs,” says Mary Beth O'Neill, President & CEO of Four Oaks. "They consistently go above and beyond what you would expect from a typical broker, grasping the unique and varied risks we face based on who we serve.” https://lnkd.in/gUGRbXhG

The Linn County Operation Santa party with Foster SQUAD is only a couple weeks away and it's exciting to see it all come together! Our Four Oaks shoppers were having fun while hard at work picking up gifts for over 350 Linn County area kids!

Thank you to all of the local media outlets that came and covered National Adoption Day in Linn County last week! Sharing these amazing stories provides such an important reminder for Iowans everywhere on the impact foster care and adoption has on every family involved! https://lnkd.in/gSDhjmb5

Building meaningful connections with peers and adults who share their culture can help youth foster a deeper sense of community and belonging. Unfortunately, children of diverse ethnicities are often overrepresented among those waiting for permanent homes. Let’s come together to support every child’s right to a loving, stable family and a sense of belonging. Learn more: iowafosterandadoption.org

Did you know?... 90% of kids in the foster care system age 13 or older never get a chance at a forever family? In Iowa, teenagers in foster care are one of the biggest age groups that need homes. Here is a true story about an Iowa family who adopted teenagers, leading to a life-changing and amazing experience for their family! Learn more about foster care and adoption in Iowa: iowafosterandadoption.org

At Four Oaks, we continue to focus our efforts on adoption for teens because we know that teens in foster care wait longer for permanency and are at higher risk of aging out than younger children. Securing lifelong connections for these teens, both legally and emotionally, is a critical component in determining their future achievement, health, and well-being. Learn more: iowafosterandadoption.org

In case you haven't yet heard, Four Oaks and Foster SQUAD are teaming up with many other nonprofits around the state to host holiday parties for foster, adoptive, and kinship families! These parties provide the opportunity for families to connect, take part in crafts and cookie decorating, and see Santa! Support this statewide initiative today! fostersquad.org/santa

Did you know?... 90% of kids in the foster care system age 13 or older never get a chance at a forever family? In Iowa, teenagers in foster care are one of the biggest age groups that need homes. Here is a true story about an Iowa family who adopted teenagers, leading to a life-changing and amazing experience for their family! Learn more about foster care and adoption in Iowa: iowafosterandadoption.org

Thank you to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for recognizing National Adoption Month! Four Oaks appreciates the local support needed to spread awareness about the needs of Iowa's children and families! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvSUTRd