Get Involved in Foster Care During the Season of Giving
As the holiday season approaches, many people want to give back to their communities and support causes that matter. For those wishing to help vulnerable children, supporting foster care during the season of giving makes a powerful difference. The season’s spirit of generosity — particularly during Giving Tuesday — presents a unique opportunity to get […]
Building a Connection: Maria’s Story
Adoption is often spoken about like a conclusion, but a family’s journey is actually just getting started. This incredible act of love gives children a forever home. We celebrate adoption and the exciting, joyous future of the family. As with all major transitions, however, integrating into everyday life as a new family brings challenges. Adopted […]
Foster Care and Youth Homelessness
November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the plight of homeless youth in the United States. This month-long observance highlights the urgent need to support and protect young people who face homelessness, many of whom aged out of foster care. The intersection of foster care and youth homelessness presents a […]
The Social Determinants of Health
When we say a family is in crisis, we usually mean they’re struggling with one or more social determinants of health. In these cases, children become much more likely to be removed from their homes. The state considers their needs unmet. So what are the social determinants of health, and how does For Others use them […]
The Road to Reunification: Sarah and Mark
The road to reunification for parents whose children were placed in foster care can be long, difficult, and confusing. Parents may find it challenging to navigate the various requirements, or they may face complex issues that take time to resolve. Thankfully, our partner Lifeline Children’s Services makes the process much easier. They offer multiple services […]
A History of Foster Care in the United States
From the 1800s to today, the care for children without families in America shifted from orphanages to foster care. We owe many amazing individuals our thanks for their passion for the well-being of our nation’s children. Yet despite significant advances, the foster care system faces several challenges. A significant number of children still enter foster […]
Mobilizing in Montana: Promise686
Promise686 Montana, a branch of For Others’ longtime partner, started in 2020 when Aaron Scofield left a pastoral position to pursue a career in child and family well-being. He wanted to see more churches equipped to serve children and families in need. “God just kept saying, ‘mobilize the church, mobilize the church’,” Aaron says. That’s […]
I am Valued: Chase’s Story
Transition-aged youth (TAYs), or youth aging out of foster care, face a lot of daunting challenges once they turn 18. Many age out of state care without a family or support system to help them navigate their independence. Chronic poverty, incarceration, accidental pregnancy, and homelessness are just a few of the risks young adults often […]
Sibling Groups in Foster Care
Foster care is an extremely difficult experience for any child, but for sibling groups in foster care, the situation becomes even more complex. Sibling groups in foster care face unique challenges that require special attention and care. We explore the importance of keeping sibling groups together, the hurdles these children encounter, and why foster parents […]
Community Empowerment with CarePortal
For Others’ third priority in the Well-Being Support Ecosystem™ is community empowerment. Community empowerment allows towns and neighborhoods to build strong relationships and unite community members in a network of support. With a healthy community, at-risk kids and families don’t need to look far for help, and positive change becomes more sustainable. Our partner, CarePortal, makes […]
Ideal Family Placements with The Contingent
The second focus of our Well-Being Support Ecosystem™ is to recruit and retain ideal family placements for children in foster care. But what is an ideal family placement, and how do we identify them? This is where our partner, The Contingent, comes in. Their data-driven model helps states identify potentially successful foster families with pinpoint […]
Family Preservation and Reunification with Restore Hope
One of the most effective and crucial ways to end the child welfare crisis is through family preservation and reunification, which is why it’s the first focus of our Well-Being Support Ecosystem™ approach. Over half of the cases involving child removal in 2023 were preventable. Family preservation keeps children from being placed in foster care, […]
