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National Foster Care Month 2024: Engaging Youth, Building Supports, and Strengthening Opportunities

This year’s NFCM blog post discusses how the public and our partners can help youth in foster care thrive. It also highlights the legal representation rule finalized earlier this month.

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This National Foster Care Month, be the Champion; Support Youth Mental Health

For children and youth in foster care—who have faced adverse childhood experiences, separation from family members, and inconsistent support from adults—mental well-being is especially important. This National Foster Care month be the champion that values and supports their mental health.

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Academic Success for Students in Foster Care Begins with Strong Partnerships Between Child Welfare and Education Systems

As students begin their summer break, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) come together to highlight the significant work that American educators and child welfare professionals have done to support students in foster care.

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Relative and Kin Connections Keep Families Strong

During National Foster Care Month, we focus on ways the child welfare system can strengthen relative and kin connections and the positive impact these relationships have on maintaining family and cultural ties for children and youth in foster care.

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ACF’s Budget Proposals Invest in Children, Youth, and Families

The FY 2023 budget includes proposals that will significantly increase funding and improve quality for children, youth, and families involved with the child welfare system.

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The Power of Engagement, Support, and Connection

Learn about National Foster Care Month and ways to engage youth and their families.  

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Prioritizing Engagement, Connections for Youth and Families to Improve Long-Term Outcomes

During National Foster Care Month, we focus on ways the child welfare and legal communities can engage youth and support the development of meaningful connections to promote a child welfare system that truly strengthens families.

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