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ICYMI: This #GivingTuesday, make a difference in a child's life. Shaheer Mustafa, President and CEO of HopeWell, shares how your gift of any size can be MATCHED, up to $20,000, to provide life-changing programs for children, youth, and families experiencing foster care. Give today at give2hopewell.org

An estimated 37% of children with one or more sibling, who are placed in care are separated – that is over 20,000 children. Keeping families together is extremely important, however, due to a national shortage of foster carers with multiple room availability, siblings are sometimes separated. Fostering sibling groups can help children and young people to settle into their new home more quickly as they have someone they know and love by their side. It is not always possible to foster siblings, however, if you have multiple spare rooms and are considering fostering, we would love to talk to you more about fostering siblings together. For more information, please visit: https://loom.ly/bu_T40c * Source – Siblings in Care, Children’s Commissioner for England #siblingday #siblings #fosteringsiblings #sibling #happynationalsiblingday #fosteringagency #ukfostering #fosterers #fiostercare #fosteringstory

Foster care isn't one-size-fits-all, for children or for carers. It includes short-term, long-term, respite, emergency care and more. Find out about the different types of fostering needs & start your fostering journey here: ⭐️ https://ow.ly/HraA50SRhwy #rdguk

"It takes a village to raise a child"—this timeless proverb speaks to the power of community. Whether you’re a foster carer, part of an organisation, or involved in your local community, we all have a role to play in supporting children in care. This communal care philosophy shaped fostering traditions long before formal systems existed, serving as a foundation for caregiving practices among Black families across the world. At BFCA, we’re exploring how fostering can be strengthened by the collective efforts of carers, organizations, and communities. How can we come together to provide the care and support that these children need? Let’s start the conversation. #BlackHistoryMonth #FosteringSupport #ItTakesAVillage #BFCA #CommunityCare"

Did you know that you don’t need to own your home to foster? All you need is a spare room and your landlord’s permission. Starting your fostering journey is easier than you would think. Find out more about fostering here: https://lnkd.in/egqRR_6r #FosteringSavesLives #MakeADifference #FosterCare

Carers make the world go around, but their work often goes unpaid and unrecognised. This #CarersWeek, we’re highlighting the work of kinship carers, who are often excluded from the conversation. Some kinship carers receive financial support for caring for a child, but international kinship carers (family from overseas who step in to look after a child) don’t receive any support. Caring for a child can be expensive, and the costs can be a barrier for many families — ultimately reducing options for children. Join us and the Carers Week campaign to advocate for a better world for kinship carers. #kinship #carer #CarersWeek2024

We celebrate parents! Does that surprise you? Reunification is the most common, and, most desired permanency goal for children in foster care. Keeping families together is better for the children, whenever safely possible. It is the first and best option. Learn more about our focus on families at https://lnkd.in/euQDdEau

May is #NationalFosterCareMonth, a time to honor the courage and resilience of all the youth in the foster care system. 💙 Our mission is to provide love, support, and stability to these children in need. 🤝 Learn more about how you can help us with our mission here: https://bit.ly/3FwTuLl #AMightyChangeOfHeart #ArizonaNonProfit #FosterCareJourney

🌱 Join Us in Creating a Sensory Garden for Sunrise Community! 🌱 As part of Leadership Miami, my team, WEARE1MIAMI, is going to build a sensory garden for Sunrise Community, Inc., a nonprofit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...all in less than 90 days!! This garden will offer a therapeutic, accessible, and sustainable outdoor space for their residents, and we need your help to make it happen. Here’s How You Can Help: - Donate Materials: We’re looking for plants, garden tools, up-cycled items like fountains or swings, and more. - Share Your Expertise: If you specialize in landscaping, irrigation, or green infrastructure, your guidance could make a huge difference. - Contribute Financially: Donations will help cover essential costs like landscaping, ADA-compliant pathways, and sensory features as well as sustainability efforts involving education and programs for children with intellectual disabilities! If you or someone in your network can assist with any of these needs, please reach out to me directly. Together, we can create a space that will have a lasting impact on the lives of the residents at Sunrise Community and contribute to the betterment of Miami-Dade County. Thank you for your support—whether it’s through a contribution, sharing this post, or connecting us with someone who can help. Let’s bring this vision to life, because together... WE ARE 1 MIAMI! Donation link: https://lnkd.in/eFXC7H65 #Sustainability #CommunityService #LeadershipMiami #Gardening #Accessibility #Nonprofit

Thinking of beginning fostering but under a little caution of not knowing of what's to come? How do you know this is the right path for you and your family? All these questions are natural, fostering is a decision which not only changes the way of life for the foster carers to be, but the closest family and friends. Fostering a child is a big commitment - but it's also one of the most rewarding choices you can make 💚 To begin your fostering discussions or to receive our information booklet, contact our RSD advisors today ☎ #RSDFostering #Fostering #Ready2Foster #FosterAChild #FosterFamily #FosteringJourney #FosteringPlacements #YourFosteringJourney #FosteringDiscussions #FosteringBeginsWithACall #fostercaresavelives #FosteringCommunities