What Works Best in Foster Care According to Experts
Children in foster care do better when they feel safe, known, and connected to people who won’t disappear. But the needs of children and families can get lost beneath acronyms, compliance checklists, and policy jargon far removed from everyday life. So, what works best in foster care? Research consistently points to five key practices: prioritizing […]
The Biggest Barriers to Family Reunification (And How You Can Help)
The primary goal of foster care is almost always to reunite children with their birth families. Many people mistakenly think it depends entirely on the biological parents’ willingness, but in reality, many factors affect the timing and success of reunification. Families frequently face practical, financial, and systemic challenges that delay a child’s return home, even […]
Your Roadmap to Help Kids and Families Impacted by Foster Care
If you’ve spent any time in foster care communities on social media, you’ve likely encountered Laura, the incredible voice behind the Instagram account @foster.parenting. Laura is a content creator and mentor who draws from her experiences as a therapeutic foster parent, as well as stories and feedback shared by the online community she’s built. With […]
How Community Support Makes Family Reunification Possible
Across the country, thousands of children enter foster care each year, not because of abuse alone, but because of housing instability and poverty. When basic needs like beds, food, or safe housing go unmet, families become vulnerable to separation. However, when communities step in with practical support, families can reunify or even prevent foster care […]
10 Easy Ways to Volunteer in Foster Care
The formal US foster care system is a complex collection of agencies meant to provide more resources and protection for children. Yet this mission is hard for the system to handle alone. There are more than 328,000 children in foster care and over 15,000 young people who age out each year with no family, but […]
Community Support for Families: How Collective Care Works
What does a healthy community look like? Some may think of manicured lawns and flower beds, but the true mark of a healthy community is its ability to provide a safe and supportive environment for families and children to thrive. Yet in the United States, many families and children face a crisis of well-being. Oftentimes, […]
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 […]
DCS Workers: Responsibilities, Challenges, and Support
Department of Child Services (DCS) workers shoulder a critical and demanding role within the foster care system, focusing on the safety and well-being of children in precarious situations. Their responsibilities are extensive, and their challenges are multifaceted. We at For Others want to spotlight their crucial work and provide ways to support DCS workers in […]
