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View information about the National Foster Care Month initiative and the Children's Bureau's commitment to engaging youth and helping them leave care with strengthened relationships, concrete supports, and opportunities.
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The Children's Bureau's National Foster Care Month campaign...
- National Foster Care Month
National Foster Care Month is observed in the United States during the month of May every year. It began with President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Since 1988, National Foster Care Month continues to be recognized and celebrated.
The Children's Bureau's National Foster Care Month campaign recognizes the important role that people from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth, and families. This year's theme highlights the need to create a child welfare system that authentically engages and supports young people who are preparing to leave foster care.
Reflections: Stories of Foster Care Feature the Reflections: Stories of Foster Care in your State and local campaigns as a quick and easy way to enhance your message. Or use them as tools for training new child welfare professionals and recruiting and training foster parents.- National Foster Care Month 2024 Children's Bureau Message Read the 2024 Children's Bureau Message that emphasizes the importance of ensuring youth leave care with strengthened relationships, holistic supports, and opportunities.
- National Foster Care Month Resources Find resources that highlight an array of strategies that professionals can use to holistically support youth leaving care with an emphasis on relational permanency, a focus on mental health, and the importance of tapping into federally funded progra Read More
Started in 1988, The U.S. government has issued annual proclamations in recognition of National Foster Care Month, celebrated in May, to show appreciation and gratitude to foster parents across the nation.
- The basic rates for standard maintenance range from $450 to $700 per month depending on the age of the child. The annual clothing allowance is also...
- Though it is possible to adopt a baby from foster care, the children who are available for adoption generally range from toddlers to the age of 21.
- In the first year, almost half of foster parents quit fostering due to poor communication with their caseworker, lack of support, insufficient unde...
October is national Children of Foster Carers Month. Celebrating the birth children growing up with foster children, and their positive impact. Amy, from mid Essex grew up in a fostering...
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize that we can each play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care.
May is here! That means it's #FosterCareMonth. Together we can make a difference in the lives of youth in foster care. Let’s improve how we engage, support, and prepare youth to transition out of care into adulthood and independent living.
