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Future Directions for Foster Care Looking ahead, the focus is on creating a more resilient and responsive foster care system. This includes enhancing support for foster families, streamifying the legal processes for child placement, and leveraging technology to improve service delivery. Additionally, there is an increasing emphasis on preventive measures to keep families intact and reduce the number of children entering the foster care system. #FosterCareFuture #ResilientFamilies #ChildPlacement #TechnologyInCare #PreventiveMeasures #FamilySupport

At Community Foster Care we work by a Pirate Code, but what does this mean? Essentially, it’s about treating everyone fairly on a level playing field. We take the often-traumatic experiences faced by our cared-for children and use them to make educated decisions to best support them and ensure they get the absolute most out of their time in our care. This makes a huge impact on how we best prepare our foster carers as they make their way through the assessment and application process. Want to know more about pirate-based social work? https://bit.ly/41xHeEN

Youth exiting the extended foster care system has to weather climate disasters; economic instability; Social volatility and massive changes in the world of work without an adequate support system. These future forces will affect their ability to thrive in adulthood. Youth Law Center, Institute for the Future, and Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) partnered to prepare a report that thinks long-term about the future of the Extended Foster Care system. Join us on 1/31 at 10am PT for a conversation about “On the Threshold of Change: Forces That Could Transform Future Conditions for Youth in Extended Foster Care (EFC),” a roadmap to predict systemic changes through 2035. https://buff.ly/47Rg4tM

As we mark over two decades since the inception of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program, it's time to reflect on the progress and the urgent needs of young adults transitioning out of foster care. Despite strides in support, these young individuals face daunting challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, and the absence of a safety net as they age out of the system. Here are four pivotal ways we can amplify our efforts: Tailor Support to Individual Needs: Recognize the diverse experiences and needs of young adults to offer more personalized support services. Ease Access to Resources: Simplify program application processes and improve accessibility to essential services. Implement Service Off-Ramps, Not Cliffs: Transition services should gradually reduce, not abruptly end, providing a smoother transition to independence. Boost Funding and Guidance: Increase financial support and provide states with the technical assistance needed to effectively serve these young adults. The journey from foster care to adulthood should not be fraught with uncertainty. It's time for policies that not only acknowledge the challenges but actively pave a path to stability and success for every young adult transitioning out of foster care. Your support can change lives. Join us in advocating for a future where every young adult has the foundation they need to thrive. 💪🌈 #FosterCareSupport #TransitionToAdulthood #ChafeeProgram #AdvocacyInAction #YouthEmpowerment

Child protection experts are urgently calling for a nationwide search for new foster carers, with social workers struggling to find placements for children in urgent need. A record number of children are being placed far from home, and foster placements at least 20 miles outside county boundaries have increased by 20% since 2019. It’s estimated that 6,000 new foster families are needed in England to meet the rising demand. The shortage is exacerbated by a 7% increase in the number of children in care since 2019. Our goal is for every council in the country to significantly increase their cohort of foster carers, and reduce their spend-per-approval. That’s why we developed the Foster Care Recruitment Hub – to help address the current challenges. Access our full range of resources and services within the Hub here: https://lnkd.in/equXenke #Westco #communications #fostercare #socialworkers

BREAKING: iFoster's monthly National & CA Newsletters are focused on National Foster Care Month! Highlights include: The Voice of the Foster Care Community Report, upcoming foster family events, big announcements & more! Read here: https://bit.ly/3UMCZ6e #iAmiFoster #Resources

In Texas, an increasing number of children are leaning on the stability and warmth of foster and adoptive homes, with the figures oscillating between 24,000 and 30,000 children in the foster care system at present. This article delineates the pathways and experiences to anticipate as a foster or adoptive parent in the state, highlighting the responsibilities, advantages, and hurdles that come with this life-changing undertaking. #TexasFosterCareSystem #FosterCare #BecomeAFosterParent #Texas

📖 Book of the Week: "The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom" by John DeGarmo 📖 Are you ready to be inspired and motivated on your foster care journey? "The Little Book of Foster Care Wisdom" is here to guide you every step of the way. This extraordinary book is filled with 365 days' worth of daily tips, inspirational quotes, and heartwarming short stories from none other than a foster care expert, John DeGarmo. Whether you're a dedicated child-welfare advocate, an adoptive parent, or a foster parent, this book is an invaluable resource.

First, thank you! You’re here because you’re thinking about becoming an in-home adult foster care provider. You’re considering taking on a vital role that requires patience, empathy, and dedication. When you become an adult foster care provider in Central California, you will provide a safe and nurturing environment for adults with physical or developmental disabilities who can’t live independently. Although it’s a significant commitment to watch over an adult in need of some assistance, the rewards you’ll reap from your role will be invaluable. Visit our website to learn about age, vacant bedroom, background check, education level, reference, availability, and medical examination requirements. Becoming a foster care provider takes some work—it requires dedication and commitment to helping an adult with a developmental or intellectual disability. However, with the help of our professional staff at Family Options, anyone can successfully navigate each step! All you need is patience and an open mind about learning new things about yourself along this journey towards becoming the best possible version of yourself! 💚✨ 🌐 foptionsca.com 📞 559-275-2323 #fostercareprovider #caringwithcompassion #empathyinaction #centralcaliforniacare #nurturingenvironments #dedicationtoservice #invaluablerewards #familyoptions #transformativejourney #becomingthebest