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

“As states move towards reopening, what supports would help you and your family make that transition most successful?”

As states move towards reopening, what supports would help you and your family make that transition most successful? Family Voices United asked current and former foster youth, parents, and kinship... (Read more)

Published Jul 9, 2020

Birth Parent, Foster Parent

New Resource for Birth and Foster Parents

New Practice and Policy Tools to Improve and Encourage Birth and Foster Parent Relationships! The Children's Trust Fund Alliance is introducing two resource tools: The Birth and Foster Parent Partnership:... (Read more)

Published Jul 2, 2020

Organization/Advocate

Family Voices United Constituent Voice Assessment Toolkit

Now more than ever it’s essential for organizations, and agencies to create a continuous opportunity for the voices of young people and families involved in/with the child welfare (and prevention)... (Read more)

Published Jul 2, 2020

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

Podcast: Family Voices on Self-Care During a Crisis

Listen as Family Voices United members share self-care lessons and practices. Learn how constituents are taking surviving, prioritizing self-care, and supporting eachother during a crisis. Click here to listen!... (Read more)

Published Jun 15, 2020

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

Share Your Perspective: Supports for families during COVID-19 state reopening

Family Voices United wants to hear from YOU! If you are a current or former foster youth, parent or relative/kinship caregiver - share your voice - and you could... (Read more)

Published Jun 3, 2020

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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

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Organization/Advocate

Share Your Perspective: Crisis support for families

Family Voices United wants to hear from YOU! If you are a current or former foster youth, parent or relative/kinship caregiver - share your voice - and you could... (Read more)

Published May 5, 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