Get ready for National Foster Care Month!
In May, we recognize the role everyone has in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care.
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Foster Care as a Support to Families, Not a Substitute for Parents
Reflections: Stories of Foster Care
"As youth, we want to be seen as partners in systems improvement not as service recipients. Child welfare professionals can help us make that shift in perspective in several ways."
Highlights
National Reunification Month
June is National Reunification Month! Honor people and efforts from around the country that make it possible for families to stay together.
Visit the ABA’s website to learn more about National Reunification Month >
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this year's National Foster Care Month initiative and see how you can access tools and resources to raise awareness for the campaign.
See the answers to this year's most frequently asked questions >
Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act
New Federal funding, described in IM-12-05, provides child welfare agencies the flexibility to respond to the crisis needs of youth.
Read how this funding supports older youth during the pandemic >
