Together We Rise – Helping Children in Foster Care

• Connecting with and supporting children in foster care.
  

*Did you know that foster children are given a trash bag to put their belongings in if they are moved to another home?*

• Because of this, a part of TWR’s mission is to give these children duffel bag they can call their own.
  
• Check out their site and consider making a purchase or donation
  

Child Welfare Information Gateway

• This is a link to the Foster Care Month page, but there is a link to access resources year-round.
  

Adopt Together

• Have you ever heard a story from parents who want to adopt, but can’t afford it?
  
• Wish you could help them out? This site helps you do just that.
  
• Search through stories and donate to help these awesome people.
  

Adopt US Kids

• Info and resources to connect children in foster care with families and support the child welfare system.
  

Center for Parent Information & Resources

Info and resources about foster care:

• Welcoming disabled children
  
• Lists of adoption and foster care focused organizations
  
• Support group information
  

National Council for Adoption

Info and resources from experts:

• Adoption issues
  
• Advocating for policies that benefit children in the system
  

Focus on the Family

• Books, podcasts, and DVDs
  
• Guides, website links, Q&As
  
• Referrals about adoption and foster care
  

Health Insurance Options for At-Risk, Vulnerable

& Homeless Youth

Here is a sobering fact: 23,000 children will age out of the foster care system each year. (Source: Focus on the Family). This means that they will be at a loss when it comes to health insurance.

Good news: there is an option!

The website linked above has information on:

• Types of coverage available
  
• How to get coverage
  
• Links to helpful resources
  

It’s a great tool to have on hand and a great big THANK YOU goes out to Jackie for bringing this valuable resource to our attention!