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Kentucky needs volunteers in 54 counties to review foster care cases and advocate for children removed from unsafe homes. Just one day a month, community members can help ensure vulnerable kids find safe, permanent families faster.
A new funding program is making foster care more flexible by letting people start with weekend visits instead of full-time commitment. The approach has already helped build lasting relationships between children in care and adults who show up consistently.
Community volunteers in Chandler partnered with a local dealership to send 120 care packages to college students who aged out of foster care. The kits arrived just in time for finals, filled with study snacks, journals, and encouraging letters reminding these young adults they're not alone.
A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.
Stacy Barr had never been a father when he welcomed 14-year-old Dakota into his home in 2018. Six years later, their story is inspiring more people to consider adopting teenagers from foster care.
When parents in Japan face temporary burnout or crisis, a city is making sure kids can stay in warm family homes instead of institutions. Fukuoka is leading the country in offering short-stay foster care that feels like home.
Court-appointed volunteers are changing lives for Connecticut children in foster care, helping them find stability and permanent homes. Research shows these caring adults cut the chances of kids returning to foster care by half.
Kentucky needs volunteers in 54 counties to review foster care cases and advocate for vulnerable children. The role requires just one day per month and helps ensure kids find safe, permanent homes faster.
In Marion County, Illinois, up to 300 children in foster care cycle through caseworkers and placements while desperately needing one consistent adult in their lives. CASA is recruiting volunteers who can spare just a few hours monthly to become that steady presence.
Nearly 200 children in Riverside County foster care are waiting for a court-appointed advocate to speak up for their needs. A nonprofit is calling for volunteers to bridge the gap and give these kids a fighting chance.
Three new Court Appointed Special Advocates just took their oath in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, promising to be the eyes, ears, and voice for children navigating the foster care system. After 30 hours of training, they'll advocate for kids who need someone in their corner most.
A young man who dreaded Mother's Day in foster care now celebrates the woman who chose to love him. Jaharn Mundy-Drazevich is turning his pain into purpose, advocating for Indigenous youth in care.
Nineteen community members just became advocates for children in foster care, joining a network of over 600 volunteers dedicated to giving vulnerable kids a voice in court. Their first assignment: supporting 38 children who need someone in their corner.
When children enter foster care, one crucial voice often goes unheard in court—their own. Lehigh County volunteers are stepping up to bridge that gap, but they need more help.
First Lady Melania Trump unveiled Fostering the Future Accounts, a new financial program designed to give young people in foster care a stronger start. The initiative aims to help vulnerable youth build savings and financial security as they transition to independence.
A packed fundraiser in Shreveport is turning bingo into tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. Faith and Fostering's Black Tie Bingo brought together local businesses and community members to support a safe housing project with life skills training.
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
A Yorkville barbecue restaurant just donated $12,500 to help advocate for children in foster care, marking a decade of giving back to their community. The money came from Southbank Original Barbecue's 10th annual charity 5K race this March.
Volunteers in Vigo County, Indiana are stepping up their training to better advocate for foster children navigating the court system. Some advocates are former foster kids themselves, bringing personal insight to their mission.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Dauphin County is searching for 30 volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the foster care system. These trained volunteers work to guide kids toward safe, nurturing homes where they can build a brighter future.
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