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Birth Parent, Youth/Alumni, Kinship Caregiver, Foster Parent, Adoptive Parent, Organization/Advocate

“When a youth leaves a foster care facility or institutional care (like a treatment center), what supports will be most helpful for them to integrate back into a family setting?”

Family Voices United asked current and former foster youth, parents and kinship and relative caregivers: “ When a youth leaves a foster care facility or institutional care (like a... (Read more)

Published May 29, 2020

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Birth Parent, Youth/Alumni, Kinship Caregiver, Foster Parent, Adoptive Parent, Organization/Advocate

“What are the EARLY warning signs that a family might be approaching a crisis?"

Family Voices United asked current and former foster youth, parents and kinship and relative caregivers: “What are the EARLY warning signs that a family might be approaching a crisis? To... (Read more)

Published May 22, 2020

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Youth/Alumni, Organization/Advocate

FosterClub Press Release: Young People from Foster Care Hit Hard by COVID-19, Lack Resources and Connections to Weather this Storm

(Washington D.C.) A second in a series of polls of young people from foster care has been conducted by FosterClub, the national network for young people from foster care, revealing... (Read more)

Published May 13, 2020

Birth Parent National Network Webinars
Birth Parent

Birth Parent National Network Webinars

SAVE THE DATE! CARING CONVERSATIONS Monday's 10 AM PT • 11 AM MT • 12 PM CT • 1 PM ET Children’s Trust Fund Alliance is building a better normal... (Read more)

Published Apr 24, 2020

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Birth Parent, Youth/Alumni, Kinship Caregiver, Foster Parent, Adoptive Parent, Organization/Advocate

What are the ways that the COVID-19 crisis is impacting you and/or your family?

Family Voices United asked current and former foster youth, parents and kinship and relative caregivers: “What are the ways that the COVID-19 crisis is impacting you and/or your family?” Some... (Read more)

Published Apr 14, 2020

Organization/Advocate

Podcast: Family Voices on COVID19 Crisis Impact & Resources

Listen as Family Voices United members share their perspectives about how the current COVID19 crisis affects the everyday lives of families and constituents connected to the child welfare system! Click here to listen !(Read more)

Published Apr 6, 2020

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Youth/Alumni, Organization/Advocate

FosterClub Press Release: Youth from Foster Care Thrown into Crisis During Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mar 27, 2020 (Washington, DC) In a poll of young people from foster care conducted online via Facebook and Email March 21-24, 2020, FosterClub, the national network... (Read more)

Published Mar 28, 2020

COVID-19-RESOURCES
Organization/Advocate

COVID-19 RESOURCES & GUIDANCE

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Crisis Resources and Guidance for birth parents, youth & alumni, and kinship caregivers. We recongize the the Impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the child welfare system... (Read more)

Published Mar 27, 2020

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Birth Parent, Youth/Alumni, Kinship Caregiver

What do attorneys representing families in court proceedings need to know to keep families together?

Family Voices United asked current and former foster youth, parents and kinship and relative caregivers: “What do attorneys representing families in court proceedings need to know to keep families together?”... (Read more)

Published Mar 20, 2020

Family Voices United What's needed to help relative caregivers navigate supports and services for the children they are raising?
Birth Parent, Youth/Alumni, Kinship Caregiver, Organization/Advocate

What's needed to help relative caregivers navigate supports and services for the children they are raising?

Family Voices United asked kinship and relative caregivers, parents and current and former foster youth: What's needed to help relative caregivers navigate supports and services for the children they are... (Read more)

Published Mar 5, 2020