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06/03/2026

~ June is National Reunification Month ~

While May shines a light on the resource families who provide temporary care, June reminds us why that care exists in the first place.

The goal of foster care is, and should be, reunification whenever it can be achieved safely. This month, we celebrate the parents, grandparents, relatives, and families who put in the hard work of healing, growing, and overcoming challenges to bring their children home.

Reunification is rarely a simple journey. It often involves difficult conversations, navigating systems, meeting requirements, rebuilding trust, and demonstrating tremendous perseverance. Yet every day, families across the country are doing exactly that.

Strengthening and preserving families is one of the most important investments we can make. Reunification represents hope and the belief that families can heal when given support and opportunity.

The families who have successfully reunified... Those families actively working toward reunification...
The professionals, advocates, and communities who help make those reunions possible..
We see you and celebrate you 💙

06/01/2026

📢 may be coming to an end, but foster care awareness must continue year round!

Helpful tips to show support 365 days of the year ⬇️

👂LISTEN to the voices of lived expertise - youth and alumni of foster care, adoptees, birth families, etc.
🗣️ SHARE WIDELY the information and resources you learn about.
💙 FOSTER a child, a teen, a sibling group.
👥 MENTOR a current or former foster youth, or a foster family.
💰 DONATE to impactful programs and initiatives that help improve outcomes for young people.

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Follow Us or check out our website FosterStrong.org to stay informed about relevant news and supports for all hats of the foster care community.
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05/29/2026

was proud to attend the Forum on Pennsylvania's Children, hosted by , bringing together advocates and leaders committed to strengthening cross-system collaboration for children, youth, and families.

Our team left energized by the meaningful conversations, shared learning, and collective commitment to creating positive change.
What a wonderful way to close out Foster Care Month & Mental Health Awareness Month!

Community

05/29/2026

We're excited to have joined the Kids at Court Conference in Harrisburg today, hosted by our friends at the Support Center for Child Advocates 💙🧡

This important event brought together professionals and advocates committed to improving access, inclusion, and trauma-informed engagement for children and youth with disabilities involved in the court system.

Thank you to the SCCA for creating space for these critical conversations and for your ongoing leadership in advancing disability-friendly and trauma-informed practices!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸🎖️

We also recognize the many Foster Care Alumni who have served - and continue to serve - in the armed forces. For many young people impacted by foster care, military service represents purpose, stability, community, education, and a path forward.

Today, we honor those who carried both service and survival.

May we never forget the sacrifices made by members of our military, veterans, and the countless individuals whose resilience was forged long before they ever wore a uniform.

05/22/2026

Happy 25 Years Fostering Families Today!👏🎉

May marks 25 years of Fostering Families Today!

Join us as we celebrate 25 years of providing critical resources and support to foster, kinship, and adoptive families across the country. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey and helping us make a lasting impact for children and families.

05/21/2026

We are pleased to announce upcoming Mandated Reporter Training sessions on Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, which will feature both American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters and Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI)!

May 27 | 1pm-4pm
June 24 | 1pm-4pm

Click on the links in the comments below to register for one of the upcoming virtual sessions.

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These three-hour live, virtual trainings are approved by the Department of Human Services, Education, and State and meet all requirements for training on recognizing and reporting child abuse (to include Act 126 for school employees).

These trainings are also approved for continuing education credits under Act 31 (Department of State for health-related licenses) and Act 48 (Department of Education for teachers) at no cost.

05/13/2026

New Vital Document Hotline Hours! Starting this Wednesday, the hotline will open three hours earlier.

Call or Text - 1-888-870-DOCS (1-888-870-3627)
Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern • 8 AM - 4 PM Central • 7 AM - 3 PM Mountain • 6 AM - 2 PM Pacific

The I Am Here: Vital Document Legal Hotline for Youth is a free, dedicated legal hotline for youth experiencing homelessness to help them obtain essential identification and vital documents, such as birth certificates and Social Security cards. It's staffed by pro bono lawyers from Baker McKenzie, who provide free state-specific information every Wednesday on obtaining vital documents. While it is primarily for youth experiencing homelessness and those supporting them, anyone is welcome to call or text!

We have updated our communications toolkit with new flyers + graphics to get the word out! Learn More 👉 https://nn4youth.org/programs/vital-document-legal-hotline-for-youth/

05/13/2026

Philly moms and babies would face steep cuts to the federal WIC nutrition program if GOP bill passes. The Trump administration wants to decrease a mother's allotments for fruits and vegetables from $52 to $13 a month.

🔗 https://www.inquirer.com/politics/pennsylvania/wic-cuts-republican-bill-fruit-vegetables-children-20260513.html