How much do you know about reunification as it relates to children in foster care? Reunification is more than a child returning to their biological family after a period spent in the child welfare system. A reunification is considered successful if there is no reentry...
At Foster Coalition, being advocates for foster youth is our number one priority. Every month we focus on supporting the needs of foster youth, but during the months of April and May, we turn our attention specifically to spreading awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month and...
Since 1976, our country has celebrated Black History Month during the month of February. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month and called on the American...
Did you know? There are currently over 5,700 children in foster care in the state of Alabama, but only 2,360 foster homes (AL DHR). Up to 50% of foster parents stop fostering in their first year (nyfi.org). What can we do to help? First, we need to have...
Did you know? According to the Who Mentored You? study, 1.8 million youth have grown up with virtually no adult support. Students who regularly meet with their mentors are 52% less likely to skip a day of school and 46% less likely to start using illegal drugs...
Navigating Emotional and Practical Obstacles The role of a foster parent is an incredibly important one, offering a lifeline to children in need of care, stability, and love. Despite the best intentions, the journey is riddled with emotional and practical challenges that are unique to this...
Part 1 of this 2-part series addressed the lack of foster homes available, the turnover among foster families, and the need for more frontline workers. The following will discuss poverty and mental health. Poverty Poverty has a detrimental effect on both children who are entering and those...
The foster system is in crisis. In every state, at every level, in almost every area, children are not receiving the care they need. These children deserve the opportunity to thrive, not just survive. They are in the welfare system through no fault of their...
When foster parents don’t get the help they need and deserve, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. We understand how it feels not to have the proper resources and training you need to raise your foster children. We also know how it feels as...