How to Heal from PTSD After Leaving Foster Care
What PTSD Looks Like in Foster Care Alumni PTSD doesn’t always look the same, but for many former foster youth, it can show up as: Flashbacks or intrusive memories of past abuse or neglect Hypervigilance and constant anxiety Difficulty trusting others Emotional...
From Support to Survival: The Housing Struggles of Aged-Out Youth
Why Housing Becomes an Immediate Concern For youth in the foster care system, aging out often means losing the roof over their head. At 18 (or 21 in some regions), support services end, and many are left to navigate housing alone. The transition can be abrupt, leaving...
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
