What’s Standing in the Way of Real Foster Care Reform
Why Systemic Change Is So Difficult Foster care reform involves more than updating policies—it’s about transforming an entire system built over decades. This means addressing structural issues like underfunding, inconsistent state policies, and staff shortages, all...
From Guidance to Growth: Mentorship in Foster Care
The Power of Connection and Guidance For youth in the foster care system, trust and consistency are rare commodities. Mentorship offers both. When a caring adult commits to showing up regularly, it creates a foundation of safety and belief. Mentors remind youth that...
Creating Hope: How Art Supports Healing After Foster Care
How Creative Expression Supports Trauma Recovery Youth in the foster care system often carry emotional wounds from neglect, separation, or abuse. Traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough—some emotions are too complex or too painful to verbalize. Art and creative...
From Foster Care to the Workforce: How ILP Helps
ILP and Career Readiness for Foster Youth Preparing Youth for the Workforce Independent Living Programs (ILPs) are designed to bridge the gap between foster care and independent adulthood. A major component of this bridge is career readiness. Youth who age out without...
Building a Better Future: The Path to Foster Care Reform
Beyond Buzzwords—Real Change for Youth in Foster Care When people hear “foster care reform,” they may think only of laws and regulations. However, true reform is more than just legislation—it’s about transforming how the system operates for the youth it serves. Reform...
✨🎄 Rudolph Has Arrived… and He Brought a Friend! 🎄✨![]()
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Look who sleighed into the Gilliard & Company lot tonight! 🦌🚗![]()
Chatham Subaru pulled up with their very best reindeer—Rudolph himself—joined by his trusty teammate Dasher, all shined up and Christmas-ready. ✨![]()
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These sleighs are fueled, festive, and officially on standby to help us deliver toys to children tomorrow, spreading joy, magic, and a little holiday wonder to families who need it most. 🎁❤️![]()
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Thank you, Chatham Subaru, for always showing up with heart, horsepower, and holiday spirit. Tonight, the lights are glowing a little brighter—and tomorrow, Christmas magic is officially in motion. ❄️🎅🏽![]()
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Tonight reminded us of something sacred: no sacrifice in foster care is ever too small to be seen—not even the sacrifices made by little hearts.![]()
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Before closing our ceremony, our Chief Executive Officer presented an award to someone very special—her son, “Hammy”. A child who has quietly given up comfort, routine, and time with his mother so that other young adults could be cared for in moments of crisis.![]()
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Hammy has opened doors, offered kindness, prayed through moments he didn’t fully understand, and shown up day after day as the most silent, faithful partner in this work.![]()
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Tonight, the room filled with emotion as we were reminded that foster care is family work—and that even children carry the weight, love, and sacrifice of this mission.![]()
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This Certificate of Recognition honors a truth we hold close at Gilliard & Company: every effort matters, every sacrifice is remembered, and every heart that serves—no matter how small—helps hold this mission together. 🤍
✨ A Night for the Record Books ✨![]()
🎄 Gilliard & Company Christmas Party & Awards Ceremony 🎄![]()
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Tonight, we made history. Congratulations to all of our awardees, and thank you so much for all that you do.![]()
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The Gilliard & Company Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony officially went into the records as a packed house, and if this is any indication of what’s to come—we are only growing from here. 💫![]()
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With over 50 people in the room, representing all walks of life, we gathered shoulder to shoulder with one shared purpose: walking together for foster care. The room was full—not just of people—but of heart, service, laughter, reflection, and commitment.![]()
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Though seating was tight, what made the night extraordinary was the grace in the room. People made space. Neighbors became tablemates. Conversations crossed backgrounds. Everyone leaned in—literally and figuratively—to serve together. 🤍![]()
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A heartfelt thank you to The Sauce for their incredible hospitality and for opening their doors to host such a meaningful evening. Your space held something truly special.![]()
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To every guest, honoree, volunteer, supporter, partner, and friend—thank you for showing up, for staying present, and for believing in this mission. This room was filled with some of the most unique, generous, and extraordinary people, and it was an honor to recognize and celebrate each of you.![]()
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This night was more than an event.![]()
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It was community.![]()
It was proof that when we gather with purpose, impact multiplies.![]()
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We are grateful. We are inspired. And we are just getting started. 💙![]()
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