If we had a physical office rather than a virtual team, our water cooler chatter would revolve around one topic: kids in foster care. They are our mission. But another reason you might be surprised to learn is that our…
It is difficult to know where to start if you're considering adopting from foster care in Tennessee. This post is a great overview and guide to help understand the process in our state.
November is National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the adoption process and the importance of finding forever families for children in foster care. Adoption is more than just a legal process; it’s a transformative journey that…
Trauma is a buzzword right now but one that we cannot overlook when it comes to helping youth in foster care or who have been adopted. We are thrilled to have Ryan and Kayla North join us as we dive…
America’s Kids Belong’s 2024 FosterCon webinar series held an online webinar (now available online) titled Fostering Permanency. The webinar featured Pam Willis, who along with her husband, found her “Yes” in her 50s, after raising five bio kids. The couple…
Foster care is filled with pain and uncertainty for so many vulnerable kids and yet there’s so many beautiful and healing stories of love and resilience as well. These stories have the power to inspire us all. Pam Willis, a…
Janet Vestal Kelly, a co-founder and board member with America’s Kids Belong, has been named to Governor Glen Youngkin’s Cabinet as Secretary of Health and Human Resources. As Secretary, Janet will oversee 12 state agencies that provide vital services to…
Anticipating the upcoming Angel Studios’ release of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot,” which shines a spotlight on the foster care crisis in America and the power of a few people to make a dramatic difference, America’s Kids Belong today…
Becoming a Foster Friendly® Business is so much more than offering a discount. What may seem like a small act directly impacts foster families and our state’s most vulnerable kids. The generosity of companies shows local foster parents they are…
Every child deserves a family, a place to belong. This is the heartbeat of behind our work. Each day our team works to recruit new foster parents to step up for vulnerable kids. We empower businesses and faith communities to…
Editor’s Note: Parts of this post were inspired by Barry Farmer’s story on the AdoptUSKids blog… Barry will be a keynote on America’s Kids Belong’s upcoming FosterCon Webinar Series for the event called Fostering Primer on July 23. Learn more…
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