How to Recognize Trauma Triggers in Kids and Adolescents
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Young Minds Trauma can leave a lasting impression on a child’s emotional and mental development. For youth, unprocessed trauma often manifests in unique and subtle ways, making it critical to understand and address these...
Building Trust: How to Address Lying in Foster Youth
Understanding and Addressing Lying Behavior in Youth in Foster Care: Strategies for Support and Improvement A Trauma-Informed Approach to Fostering Honesty and Trust Lying is a common behavior in children and adolescents, but when it comes to youth in foster care, the...
Foster Care Explained: A Simple Guide for New Parents and Teens
Understanding the Key Roles and Responsibilities in the Foster Care System Understanding the various roles and responsibilities for new or prospective foster parents and youth entering the foster care system can help ease the transition and clarify what to expect....
Gilliard and Company: A New Beginning for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Providing More Than Housing for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care Transitioning out of the foster care system can be an overwhelming experience for young adults, particularly when faced with housing instability and the uncertainties of adult life. Gilliard and...
What an incredible night at The Taco Stache in Pooler for our monthly FoodNetworking Night! We had a fantastic turnout, amazing raffles, and unforgettable moments shared with our community.![]()
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Every dollar raised from this event goes directly toward supporting our housing program—providing safe, stable housing for youth aging out of foster care. So when you show up, you’re doing more than networking—you’re changing lives.![]()
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We can’t wait to see you next month! Follow us to find out where we’ll be next!![]()
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⚠️ Advocating for foster care reform isn’t easy—but it’s essential.![]()
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Behind every broken policy or overlooked youth is a call for change that deserves to be heard. Advocates face big hurdles, but we push forward because the lives of youth in the foster care system depend on it.![]()
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Here are some of the biggest challenges we face:![]()
🏛️ Slow-moving policies and red tape![]()
🗣️ Public misunderstanding or lack of awareness![]()
💸 Underfunding and resource gaps![]()
📉 Institutional resistance to change![]()
👤 Missing youth voices in key decisions![]()
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We must amplify stories, challenge the system, and fight for equity at every level. Because every young person deserves safety, dignity, and a future they can believe in. 💙![]()
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#FosterCareReform #YouthVoicesMatter #SupportFosterYouth #AdvocateForChange #FosterSystemAwareness #TraumaInformedCare #FixFosterCare #GilliardAndCompany #FosterYouthDeserveBetter
