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...