Turning Trauma Into Healing: Restoring Hope for Youth in the Foster Care System
Understanding Trauma in Foster Youth Youth in the foster care system are disproportionately impacted by trauma. Experiences such as: Physical or emotional abuse Neglect or abandonment Separation from siblings or caregivers Repeated home or school changes …can...
Support Youth in Foster System in Simple, Powerful Ways
Why Foster Youth Need Community Support Youth in the foster care system often face challenges that go beyond what government programs or social workers can address. Many experience: Multiple placement changes Educational disruption Trauma and grief Aging out without...
Unlocking the Future: Affordable Housing for Aged-Out Youth
How We Can Break the Cycle Before It Begins The Hard Reality of Aging Out Every year, thousands of youth age out of the foster care systemโtypically around age 18โwithout a stable home to go to. Statistics are stark: Up to 40% of aged-out youth experience homelessness...
ILP Made Simple: Tools for Thriving After Foster Care
The Purpose of the Independent Living Program The Independent Living Program (ILP) was created to support older youth in the foster care systemโtypically ages 16 to 21โas they prepare to transition into adulthood. ILP exists because many youth in foster care do not...
How Foster Care Impacts Academic Opportunities
How Foster Care Impacts Academic Opportunities
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How foster care shapes academic outcomesโand ways to close the gap.
Ms.Whitney will be โจMRS. โจ Whitney very soon!!!Our very own Whitney Lam Gilliard said YES๐๐![]()
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In the most SUBARUish way possible๐ซ๐๐พ๐![]()
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We are so thrilled to be apart of your amazing journey and wish you nothing but LOVE, after all thatโs what makes SUBARU, SUBARU๐ซถ๐พ๐ฅณ๐๐พ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ Gilliard and Company
๐ Big Kids Deserve Happy Meals Too! ๐![]()
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We are so grateful to the Kindness Crew of the Women of Westbrook for their first-ever weekly meal drop-off! ๐![]()
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Already, these meals have made a huge difference:![]()
โจ One young lady made it to her appointment on time and stress-free because of the meal and treats inside her bag.![]()
โจ Another youth, brand new to our program and just finishing her orientation interview today, was so thankful for the kindness shown to her.![]()
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From now on, our youth know that Tuesdays mean a meal and a little surprise waiting for them. For young people who rarely get โhappy meals,โ these gifts remind them that they are not forgotten.![]()
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Thank you, Kindness Crew, for showing up and making sure our big kids feel the joy and care they so deserve! ๐![]()
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