A mentor program between foster youth and nurturing adults
Joined April 2019
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Aging out, or leaving the foster care system after turning a certain age, leaves many foster youth without resources and support. In fact, it often takes less than four years for a former foster youth to become homeless. #FosterFact
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“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦.” #FosterCareMonth
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It's too common that #fosteryouth face multiple barriers as they attempt to enroll in and matriculate through #college. Foster youth have been hard hit by the pandemic and the associated economic collapse. This why CA needs to pass #SB228 @SenatorLeyva @Portantino
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Some helpful tips for parents to prepare for foster youth transition into your home
fostermore.org/how-to-help-f…
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With Foster Care Awareness month fast approaching, have you thought about the many ways you can help youth in foster care? If you are not ready to consider fostering or mentoring, you can make donations to organizations that provide resources to families in the foster community.
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There is no timeline on when you can become a foster parent
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Did you know that nationwide, only about half of young people with experience in foster care end up finishing high school? And less than 3% graduate from a 4-year college? We can do something to change that. Visit fosternation.org to see how you can help! #inspire
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Because you do. Your story could inspire someone else to live a better tomorrow. Don't be afraid to share it.
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#positivity #losangeles #fostercare #volunteer #dogood #nonprofit #instagood #believe #strength #motivation #fostercareawareness #community #donate #students
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Independent Living Coordinators Are Lifeline For Current, Former Youth in Foster Care During Pandemic buff.ly/300JrJG via @YouthToday | #fostercare #awareness
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This #BlackHistoryMonth we wanted to highlight the Black Youth Town Hall that we hosted with @ymanstrong. 7 young Black leaders discussed race relations in the US & how the mentoring field can elevate their voices. Watch at bit.ly/3pGYl3d #MentoringAmplifies
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NY: "The program, launched at the start of 2020, connects over 200 child welfare agencies, foundations, advocates and former foster youth with all 26 foster care agencies in the city to provide one-on-one mentors for foster youth aged 11-21..." bkreader.com/2021/01/22/we-c…
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Foster Children Hurting During Holidays Because of COVID Pandemic tmz.com/2020/12/14/foster-ch… via @TMZ
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We don’t always recognize the impact that a person has had on us until years later. This November, reflect on the people in your life who have been there for you and take a moment to #ThankYourMentor. Visit bit.ly/35BlE5u to learn more! #MentorIRL
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How to become a foster parent: What you need to know today.com/parents/how-become… via @TODAYshow
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"Do not wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous or friendly... lead the way!" | #SundayMorning #MeetMeHalfway
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Foster Care Question of the Week: How do you celebrate your foster child’s birth?
