In the realm of foster care, few voices resonate as deeply as that of Dr. John DeGarmo. As the founder of The Foster Care Institute, Dr. DeGarmo has dedicated his life to guiding families through the complexities of the foster…
Webinar Recap | Now Available On-Demand America’s Kids Belong’s 2024 FosterCon webinar series kicked off with an amazing lineup of guests. From single dad Barry Farmer who started fostering in his 20s, to two foster moms, Andrea Young and Lacy…
I Belong Project™ Spotlight – Middle Tennessee Every child deserves a loving, supportive home. Recently, a group of remarkable kids were filmed at Trevecca Nazarene University as part of the I Belong Project™. The I Belong Project™ uplifts the stories…
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…
Reunification. A word that often creates high emotions and deep pain for foster families. A word that creates hope and a second chance for biological families. Reunification. The goal of foster care. When I chat with families interested in fostering,…
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…
Father’s Day honors the father (or father figure) in your life who guided, mentored, coached and challenged you to become the best version of yourself on your journey from childhood to adulthood. But what if your father figure is a…
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…
