Happy Mother's Day to ALL foster moms, bio moms, adoptive moms and dog moms! IFoster wishes you an amazing day!
#iAmiFoster #Fostercare #Mothersday

3 years of research from the Voice of the Foster Care Community report has gathered that it is time for the system to TRULY put children first. Learn more about a child-centric approach to the well-being of youth in foster care here: bit.ly/3yfi4zY
#iAmiFoster #VOC3

Foster youth are the real experts & their voices have been a guide in prioritizing child well-being in years 1-3 of the VOC Report & their feedback & supportive adults' feedback have been uplifted to propose solutions to help make a difference. bit.ly/3Qkuf4L
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This week, dive deep into what a child-centric approach in the CWS should look like as concluded in the VOC Report by thousands of youth, foster caregivers, & front-line workers. Let’s prioritize child well-being & build on lessons learned from years 1-3. bit.ly/3Qkuf4L

BREAKING: iFoster's monthly National & CA Newsletters are focused on National Foster Care Month! Highlights include: The Voice of the Foster Care Community Report, upcoming foster family events, big announcements & more! Read here: bit.ly/3UMCZ6e
#iAmiFoster #Resources

As a companion piece to the Voice of the Foster Care Community Report, a compelling video of former foster youths' perspectives of the child first model & how it is an essential step towards #FixingFosterCare was also released. Watch here: bit.ly/ChildFirstModel
#iAmiFoster #FCM

📣This #FosterCareMonth , we are thrilled to announce the release of the highly anticipated 3rd Annual Voice of the Foster Care Community Report! This groundbreaking report is a testament to the power of lived experiences & voices of our community members: bit.ly/3Qkuf4L

Join author & former foster youth Emi Nietfeld for a book talk followed by a short writing workshop on Wednesday, 4/24 at 6pm PST about her critically-acclaimed memoir, 'Acceptance.' Register here: bit.ly/4b8EgKs
#iAmiFoster #Resources

Happy International Earth Day from everyone at iFoster! Visit earthday.org for more information on how you can take action today to create a happier, healthier planet. 
#iAmiFoster   #EarthDay

Congrats to all the award winners of the Annual Governor's Service Award & thank you, Gov. Andy Beshear for recognizing us as leaders of change in our communities. Thank you Jordan Collins, iFoster's KY Regional Lead, for representing the team!
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Check out our Peer Navigator, Jeszabel, as she goes through the benefits of opening up a bank account & the necessary documents you will need to get started. Let us help you on your path to financial independence! Hear from Jeszabel: bit.ly/3TvF6cZ
#iAmiFoster #Resources

The DEADLINE to file your taxes is on April 15th! iFoster, in partnership with John Burton Advocates for Youth, introduced a new self-directed tax tool that allows you to file your taxes for FREE. Check it out here: bit.ly/3uZNyJg
#iAmiFoster #Resources
John Burton Advocates for Youth

BREAKING: iFoster's monthly National Newsletter is out! Highlights include: Community volunteering opportunities, FREE tax tools & money management guides, discounts & more! Read it here: bit.ly/4akyJjE
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EXCITING NEWS!📣 Eisner Health, iFoster, & AmeriCorps have partnered to launch the first Public Health AmeriCorps Program in LA County.
Read more here: bit.ly/3VImDg2
#iAmiFoster #PublicHealth

Get to know... Angelina Medina, one of iFoster’s Member Specialists. Learn more about Angelina & her role at iFoster here: bit.ly/3TUl1hP
#iAmiFoster #Success

Did you know most current and former #fosteryouth qualify for tax credits? This year, CA foster youth between 18 to 25 can get a $1,000 tax-refundable FOSTER YOUTH TAX CREDIT! iFoster is here to answer any questions. bit.ly/3lsPTr6
#iAmiFoster #Resources

The 2024-25 #CABudget proposes to eliminate the Family Urgent Response System. TAKE ACTION NOW to make sure Cal-FURS continues to keep children & youth who have spent time in foster care in stable family homes with 24/7 support – sign on at bit.ly/48lMAo2.
#ProtectFURS

It's tax season and we have partnered with John Burton Advocates for Youth to provide you with a free tax tool! Check out our self-led guide to filing your taxes with thorough step-by-step instructions on how to file your taxes today. Check it out here:bit.ly/3uZNyJg
#iAmiFoster #Resource

Happy last day of #AmeriCorpsWeek ! iFoster would like to recognize two more TAY AmeriCorps Peer Navigators for their amazing work assiting their community! Read more about why Guillermo and Britany chose to serve here: bit.ly/4aexu5n
#iAmiFoster #service

The iFoster team would like to recognize and showcase another outstanding TAY AmeriCorps Peer Navigator for #AmeriCorpsWeek ! Read more about why Preston Meeks chose to serve here: bit.ly/4aexu5n
#iAmiFoster #service