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"Fostering a Future for Youth" My friend, Tony Pfeiffer, is launching an initiative to help foster kids transition out of foster care with healthy life-readiness through access to coaches who will guide them forward. Check out his article below - and if your heart is aligned with his mission, reach out to see how you can collaborate with him (his contact information is at the end of the article). Article: https://lnkd.in/g22XeAWX

https://lnkd.in/emvKYhKp My deepest gratitude to ?? Dennis Pitocco, Tony Pfeiffer, and Ann S. for helping us launch the most needed support for Foster Youth. Our vision is to help foster youth ages 15 - 24 to belong, matter, and contribute in a healthy way to their communities. Please share with your network. #mentorship #peermentoring #lifeskills #careerdevelopment #budgeting #CliftonStrengths #lifeskills #learning #communicationstrategies

Haines: Mentoring vital to bridging relationship gap for youth in foster care - https://lnkd.in/ezudctKi By Christina Haines, Reprinted from the Boston Herald As adults, we have autonomy in our relationships. Youth in foster care have much less control over theirs. Many of their relationships with adults — biological family, foster caregivers, teachers, social workers, and other professionals — are directed by policies and laws that determine their parameters. It’s not uncommon for young people who age out of foster care to find the majority of their adult relationships are with paid professionals. Youth in foster care are often limited in their autonomy or the means to maintain relationships with adults over the long-term. It […] The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring

It's that time of year again! School is back in session, and while some children are excited to see their friends, children in #FosterCare may be anxious. Kids in foster care bounce between 3-4 different homes on average. Social workers and judges try to keep them within their original school district, but that often isn't possible due to limited foster homes. While any child may struggle to adjust to a #NewSchool, major changes like this become even more difficult for kids in foster care. In our blog, we look at the challenges of starting a new school for kids in foster care and how to support their transition. By promoting a sense of stability, #FosterParents (and any parent!) can help their children thrive in a new school. #ChildWelfare #ForOthers #ForOthersCollective

At Impact Living Services, we understand that the transition from foster care to independence can be challenging, but it’s also a time of growth and empowerment. In Part 2 of our 'Navigating Independence' blog series, we discuss how we help youth develop key life skills like managing finances, maintaining housing, and establishing a strong support network. Our team is committed to walking alongside these young adults, ensuring they have the tools to thrive in their journey towards self-sufficiency. Read more about how we're making a difference! https://lnkd.in/expv6ASr #FosterCare #YouthEmpowerment #IndependenceJourney"

From building financial literacy to securing stable housing, we’re here every step of the way for youth in Virginia aging out of Foster Care. Discover how Impact is empowering youth for the future! #IndependentLiving #YouthSupport #ImpactLivingServices"

Check out my latest blog post for #CayugaCorner, featuring Anthony, a single foster parent at Cayuga Centers. Read how Anthony learned to connect with his foster youth, and how a simple act of kindness cemented the bond. #newblogpost #blogpost #fostercare #fosterlove

Transitioning to independence from foster care can be challenging for youth, but with the right guidance, they can thrive! At Impact Living Services, we believe that setting a strong foundation is key. Our latest 2-part blog , "Navigating Independence," shares essential steps and strategies to help youth build life skills, find stability, and achieve long-term success. Learn more about how we empower young people to take charge of their future! #FosterCare #YouthIndependence #LifeSkills https://lnkd.in/eU5isfmt

I'm thrilled to share an insightful report, "Destination Graduation: Investing in the Educational Attainment of California’s Youth in Foster Care." This article sheds light on the significant challenges faced by youth in foster care, including trauma, systemic racism, and barriers to academic support. Despite these obstacles, the report highlights promising practices like intensive one-on-one interventions to help these resilient individuals pursue their educational dreams. As someone deeply passionate about supporting foster youth in achieving post-secondary success, I find this report both enlightening and motivating. Let's continue to advocate for and invest in the future of these incredible young people!

When children are uprooted from everything they know and love, the systems charged with their care and cultivation must equip them with the tools they need to succeed. New York’s schools and foster care agencies are failing to do so. A new report from Next100 and Chantal Hinds features insight from individuals with lived experience in the foster system to understand how schools and agencies can better address their unique challenges and support their educational achievement. The report also includes first-hand testimonies from individuals in the foster system and calls for schools to work collaboratively with students, parents, foster parents, and foster care agencies to ensure that students have the tools they need to succeed. https://lnkd.in/ejBFPnyx.?