A recent episode of The Foster Friendly Podcast featured a lively conversation around America’s Kids Belong’s new and exciting initiative called “Fostering Front Door.” Indiana Kids Belong State Manager, Laura Mobley joined the podcast and shared the vision behind this…
As America’s Kids Belong embarks on our second decade of working to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids and families involved in foster care, we long for the day when foster care is no longer needed, But as…
“When the elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers.” African Proverb Brian Mavis expounded on this quote in a recent episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast: “When the big sectors, when they’re not cooperating with each other and they’re not…
Being in foster care often means a child is living through a painful story, suspended in time; awaiting uncertain outcomes; dealing with layers of trauma; commonly facing separation from siblings; coping with other layers loss (even if temporarily) of extended…
Insights from birth children in a foster/adoptive home “What if this ruins his life?” I understand the question. It’s one my husband and I struggled with at the beginning of our fostering journey shortly after our first child was born. …
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…
The I Belong Project™ is dedicated to uplifting the stories and voices of kids in foster care who are legally free for adoption. Each month, the project hosts pop-up photo and video shoots that transform a day into an unforgettable experience for all involved. This initiative goes beyond capturing photos and videos; it offers a day filled with fun, play, and the chance for kids to just be themselves. By sharing their stories with dignity and respect, the I Belong Project™ hopes to connect these incredible children with loving families.
This month, we are thrilled to introduce 17 wonderful kids who are part of the I Belong Project™. Each one has a unique story, and we are honored to share a glimpse into their lives.
In the Atlanta suburb of Gainesville, GA,, Nicholas Kelley has emerged as a beacon of hope. As a young, single, foster dad and business owner, Nicholas not only is improving the lives of children in foster care, but he’s also…
10 WAYS TO SPEND INTENTIONAL TIME WITH KIDS IN YOUR CARE THIS SUMMER Summer is a wonderful time to strengthen the bonds within foster families, creating a sense of belonging and connection. The warmer months offer countless opportunities for shared…
This documentary looks at the moving stories behind the largest county child protection agency in the U.S.
Each May we celebrate Foster Care Awareness Month. Intended to raise awareness of the needs of kids children and youth in the U.S. foster care system who need temporary – and sometimes permanent – homes with safe, nurturing families. Yet…
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention month, we asked former foster youth, mom, and America’s Kids Belong staff Christina Bauer to shed light on how foster families can avoid creating more trauma for the kids in their care. (Watch our…
