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Children and youth in foster care have a number of unique needs. Often, these children do not have the family support they need to increase their odds of success in life. Connecting and engaging with youth in foster care,?however, can help them not only have more fun but also have higher levels of social and academic success. Read more to learn how Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation offers support to youth in foster care and how you can, too: ?https://lnkd.in/gJf795df #azfostercaretaxcredit #fostecaretaxcredit #QFCO #affcf40thanniversary #40years #40yearsofchangingthestory #fostercare #impact #changethestory #childhoodactivities #keystosuccess #postsecondaryprograms #AFFCF #azffcf

"Taken into Foster Care: Through the Eyes of a Child Foster care is a complex subject, and there are many misconceptions about the system and the youth who experience it. Whether you're a foster parent, a social worker, or someone curious about the system, our "Read, Watch, Listen" page provides valuable insights and answers to your questions. We're committed to dispelling myths and providing clarity, so everyone can better support foster youth and their families. Check out the video below and you can find more resources like it on our National Foster Care Month Page (buff.ly/4bmG7Me). Let us know what you've learned!

When it comes to foster care, not all homes are suited for every child. ?? Discover why fostering teenagers requires a special kind of foster parent, and how platforms like Casebook PBC are empowering foster parents to meet these unique challenges head-on. #FosterCare #Teenagers #ChildWelfare #CasebookPBC https://hubs.li/Q02nD7Dd0

This #FosterCareMonth, we draw your attention to our Foster Care highlights from our Q3 Impact report - stability and mental health are key to our satisfaction scores and the long-term success of our foster care youth. We strive to train and support our foster parents to ensure they in turn can support their youth. To find out more about becoming a foster parent, go to https://lnkd.in/dmdP5Rc To read the full Q3 impact report, go to https://lnkd.in/dpjR6UR3

More than 30 percent of youth and families in our program are – or have been – involved in foster care. Our Friends work hard to make sure that youth in foster care – or youth at-risk of care - and their caregivers have their needs met. Friends average five contacts each month with caregivers and facilitate connection to concrete resources in times of need. 92% of caregivers in our program report that Friends connected them to resources that stabilized their families. #PutChildrenFirst #FosterOurFuture

Innovation in child and family services is largely being driven today by the growing complexity of needs of those served, the challenges in recruiting and retaining foster caregivers, the funding challenges that exist to support demand for service, and the desire to shift systems to become more preventative. One such innovation recently launched in Canada is the implementation of Mockingbird Family in Nova Scotia. As the first government in Canada (and one of the first sub-national governments around the world), the Province of Nova Scotia made a significant investment in using Mockingbird Family to support changes to its foster care program. It joined the international Mockingbird Family network, already established in the USA, Australia, UK, Japan, Netherlands and several other countries, and is serving as an example for other provinces in Canada to follow suit. If you don’t know much about Mockingbird Family, in its simplest form it is a micro-community approach that organizes children, youth and foster caregivers into Constellations, with an experienced Hub Home foster caregiver at the centre who supports the foster caregivers in their role caring for children and youth, and acts as another resource for children and youth in care. It provides more support to foster caregiver who are often dealing with burnout and other impacts from the complexity of child and youth trauma. While the benefits of Mockingbird Family’s implementation in Nova Scotia are still being measured, a past evaluation in the UK showed the approach works: through more engaged and supported foster caregivers (leading to their retention), more engaged children and youth (including an improvement in their sense of belonging), and the reduction in placement breakdowns. Will be great to see how this approach starts to get adapted and rolled out further across Canada. #childwelfare #childandfamilyservices #innovation #mockingbirdfamily #fostercare #childrenandyouth

Did you know... Less than 6% of former foster youth obtain a college degree by the age of 26 compared to 24% of the general population. However, 70% of teens who left the foster care system reported they wanted to attend college. Konnected with Care is committed to providing foster youth the resources they need to advance their education. We empower connections to resources that transform lives. Join our movement and help us #Konnect Foster Youth to the resources they need to succeed. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #FosterYouth #Konnected #KonnectedwithCare #FosterCareReform #EducationFirst

In Honor of National Foster Care Month, we would like to spotlight our Extended Foster Care Unit: Extended foster care under AB12 provides an array of resources for non-minor dependents or extended foster care youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who would otherwise age out of services without any further assistance. Probation officers who supervise these youth provide more than just case management and supervision. The goal of AB 12 is to ensure youth leave foster care with the practical skills to achieve their potential and succeed in life. The initiative focuses on providing a safety net of financial assistance, services and ongoing support to these young adults as they age out of foster care. #engagingyouth #BuildingSupport #strengtheningopportunities #fosteryouth #SupportingPositiveChange

Foster Homes: The Importance of Stable and Nurturing Environments A stable and nurturing environment is the foundation upon which children build their futures. For children in foster care, this stability is especially crucial. It provides the security and consistency they need to heal, grow, and thrive despite past traumas or uncertainties. It helps them build; - Emotional Well-being. - Social Skills such as empathy, cooperation, and communication. - Educational Success At the Black Foster Carers Alliance, we understand the profound impact that stable and nurturing environments have on the lives of foster children. We are committed to supporting foster carers in creating homes where children can flourish. We offer consultancy support, training, and mentorship to help you succeed as a foster carer. For more information and personalised support, please contact us via DM. Let's work together to create nurturing environments that transform lives and build brighter futures for all children in foster care. #FosteringLove #StableHomes #NurturingCare #BlackFosterCarers #SupportFosterCare #ChildrenFirst #FosterCommunity #BuildingFutures #FosterCareMatters #JoinTheAlliance

Without support, many young people experience adversity in the highly critical transition to adulthood. We are committed to ensuring that every young adult aging out of foster care has the tools they need to successfully enter this new phase of life. Read how Brayden regains his voice and finds support systems through our independent living program, LifeSet. https://lnkd.in/e3SnmSGJ