Tips on how to talk about mental health / illness and share your stories. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthAwareness

Hear what Elisha, D&M Foster Parent, has to say about her foster parenting journey as a full-time working single parent! 🦸🏻‍♀️ #fostercareawarenessmonth #fosterparent vimeo.com/548026144

What a great idea! David & Margaret Youth and Family Services McKinley Leroy Haynes THP

We hope you'll be joining us this afternoon! #STEM #Science #LibraryProgram RSVP: buff.ly/33ErvGC

Have you ever wondered what the requirements are to become a resource parent? You don’t need to be in a relationship, own your own home, or work in child-care to become a resource parent. #fostercareawarenessmonth

Are you of the 20% of the general population who struggles with a mental health disorder? They say 1 in every 5 adults will need mental health support, but for youth with a history of foster care, these numbers rise to 8 in every 10. bit.ly/MHFCam

COMPASS Programs at David & Margaret provide wraparound services to young adults who have transitioned out of the foster care system. The newest edition of the COMPASS newsletter has info you won't want to miss out on! davidandmargaret.org/what-we-do/com…

Join fost/adopt experts for a free virtual Foster Parent Orientation June 7, 2021 from 6pm-8pm! Register via bit.ly/FFACal21

LA County youth can earn $15/hr in a job that leads to a career pathway through our Youth@Work program. Join us for our summer kick off on June 2nd via Facebook Live to learn more. 🎥 facebook.com/lacountywdacs

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, COMPASS Point hosted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion event in the Drop-In Center! davidandmargaret.org/blog.html/arti…

A common misconception is that birth families are weak for needing help — in reality, they are the exact opposite. Foster care is about supporting birth families and paving the way for reunification when it is possible.

Think taxes are just for #TaxSeason? Think again! If you earned less than $30,000 in 2020, you have until October 15 to claim the #CalEITC & #GoldenStateStimulus. Learn more at CalEITC4Me.org/golden-state-s….

As we enter #PrideMonth2021, the #CaAlliance takes a moment to reflect and reaffirm our commitment to stand with the #LGBTQ+ community. We realize that while we have made strides in movement towards equality within our nation, more can always be done.

"Foster Strong means to me that through the struggles that come with being in the system, we can all learn from those and grow to be stronger individuals." - COMPASS Program Participant. COMPASS Programs at David & Margaret support young adults with a history of foster care.

Join us during our Monthly Foster Parent Orientation! Monday, June 7, 2021, from 6pm to 8pm. davidandmargaret.org/news-events/ev…

"Foster Strong to me means to overcome the challenges we face in life everyday, using it to the best of our ability to overcome more difficult obstacles in the future. Learning Leadership, Independence, and overall character!"

"Being in the foster care system is not a bad thing, it has changed my life for the better. The help you receive is good if you really take advantage of it." COMPASS Participant

"What foster strong means to me is not to let my past get in my way of success and to persevere and overcome any challenges I face." - COMPASS Participant

Through COMPASS, Olivia received safe housing, financial aid assistance, monetary compensation, and educational support & resources. This fall she will attend her dream school, California State University of Los Angeles, to pursue Social Work. davidandmargaret.org/blog.html/arti…

LGBTQ+ youth and older youth have a difficult time finding placements in the foster care system. Open your heart and home to these youth and provide a save, loving home! Call 1-800-4-FOSTER and speak with someone TODAY!