The above link has more specific information
about becoming a foster parent and some links to get you started in finding an
agency in your area. Depending on where you live there may be a choice between
going with a private Foster Family Agency and with the public County Agency,
each has it’s advantages and it will ultimately be up to you and what is the
best fit for your family. My heart is to help and guide those that are looking
into foster care so you are more than welcome to message me with specific
questions! : )
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to
watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children, to make sure they
don’t get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish
in inappropriate group or foster homes. Volunteers stay with each
case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For
many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult
presence in their lives.
Royal Family Kids' Camps is a faith-based
residential summer camp for children 7 to 11 years old. For one
week, abused and neglected children from the foster care system experience
wholesome affection, undivided attention and unconditional love.
Volunteer at an
RFKC in your area or participate by helping with the many things the camps need
to make them as special as they are. Camps are always looking for groups to sew
quilts to put on campers beds (that they get to keep!) or groups to put
together birthday boxes to give to the kids on "every body's birthday."
Camellia Network harnesses the power of new
technology to connect youth "aging out" of the foster care system
with a community of resources, opportunities, encouragement and support. Youth
have profiles on the site, giving them a place to express themselves, share
their goals for the future and articulate what they need to be successful.
Individuals and companies from across the country are able to collectively
provide the support these young people lack by offering up doses of
encouragement, career advice, professional connections, and financial support
to help them navigate their way into adulthood. – Camellianetwork.org
Flying Colors is
looking for pen pals to "use letters to impact the lives of foster
children within the borders of America, to give them a piece of hope that puts
a smile on their face during a time they need it most."
The My Stuff Bags Foundation provides new belongings,
comfort and hope to thousands of foster children each year. They are looking for items to fill the bags, individuals to make blankets, as well as monetary donations to help with shipping and to maintain their Southern California wearhouse. They are also looking for individuals that can donate time to help stuff the bags at their wearhouse in Westlake Village.
If you have a
resource or some other way that others can get involved with Foster Children
please message me so that I can include it here. Thanks!
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