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Colorado Kids Belong Colorado Kids Belong equips Foster Friendly communities to dramatically improve the experience and outcomes of kids in foster care.

Where do kids go when they leave foster care? đź’­In 2025, more than 169,000 youth exited foster care. Their next steps loo...
06/19/2026

Where do kids go when they leave foster care? đź’­

In 2025, more than 169,000 youth exited foster care. Their next steps looked different:

👉 46% were reunified with their families
👉 26% were adopted
👉 10% exited to guardianship

But for 15,030 youth, foster care ended without permanency. They aged out without the lasting family connection every young person deserves.

As we recognize Reunification Month, we’re reminded that the first goal of foster care is to help families safely reunite whenever possible. And when reunification isn’t possible, children deserve permanency through adoption or guardianship.

At America’s Kids Belong, our I Belong Project helps connect adoption-eligible youth with families ready to step forward. Learn more through the link in our bio. 🔗

To learn how foster parents can support reunification, read our blog: “Supporting Reunification: How Foster Families Can Rally Around Bio Families.”

🧾 Source: AFCARS 2025 Report

06/18/2026

“One of the greatest joys as a foster dad is seeing families reunited. Watching them get a second chance and thrive doesn’t get much better than that—even though it’s hard when children leave.” 💙

Reunification is the goal. And yes, it’s hard. But it’s also beautiful, redemptive, and worth it.

06/18/2026

In this moment from Episode 94, Paula Yost shares about her daughter, whom she met through foster care when she was 14 years old.

Her story is a reminder that kids in foster care are not defined by their hardest behaviors, their trauma or the circumstances that brought them into care. With advocacy, consistency, and unconditional love, their futures can look full of hope. đź’™

Listen to Episode 94 of the Foster Friendly Podcast with Paula Yost, attorney, licensed clinical mental health clinician, and author of Tumbleweeds.

https://americaskidsbelong.org/lp/foster-friendly-pod/

June is Reunification Month, a time to highlight one of the most powerful outcomes in the foster care journey: a family ...
06/18/2026

June is Reunification Month, a time to highlight one of the most powerful outcomes in the foster care journey: a family being made whole again.

Reunification is when children in foster care are safely reunited with their biological families. We believe in strengthening families and systems.

This month, we honor the parents, caseworkers, and communities who make reunification possible. 🙌💙

06/16/2026

Not everyone is called to be a foster parent, but everyone can support kids and families impacted by foster care. đź’™

In Episode 93 of the Foster Friendly Podcast, host Brian Mavis talks with Dr. John DeGarmo and Jen Lilley about the real challenges, sacrifices, and beauty of foster care, plus practical ways every person can use their gifts to make a lasting difference. 🙌

Whether you’re a mechanic, hairdresser, neighbor, church member, business owner, or friend, there is a place for you in supporting kids who deserve stability, love, and belonging.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode:
https://americaskidsbelong.org/blog/keeping-it-real-what-every-foster-parent-needs-to-know-with-dr-john-degarmo-and-jen-lilley/

Thinking about fostering? 🏡🩵Here's how to get started:1. Find an agency2. Attend orientation3. Submit your application4....
05/26/2026

Thinking about fostering? 🏡🩵

Here's how to get started:
1. Find an agency
2. Attend orientation
3. Submit your application
4. Take foster care classes
5. Complete the home study process

While these are the general steps, a full guide to help you get started can be found at:
americaskidsbelong.org/lp/ffd-potential-foster-parent-journey/

We're also hosting a virtual Q&A session on Thursday, where you can learn more about foster care in Colorado.
Register here:
qrs.ly/mahd1mp

There are approximately 300,000 churches in the U.S. and approximately 330,000 youth in foster care.If just two families...
05/24/2026

There are approximately 300,000 churches in the U.S. and approximately 330,000 youth in foster care.

If just two families from each church fostered, there would be more than enough homes for youth in care. ⛪️

Even if you can't foster, there are so many ways to support our mission to help kids in care find homes and get the support they need. Visit our website or scroll our page to learn more! đź’™

Did you know? There are currently 3,590 kids in foster care in Colorado. We need more foster parents in Colorado and mor...
05/23/2026

Did you know?
There are currently 3,590 kids in foster care in Colorado.
We need more foster parents in Colorado and more support for those families so that kids can find healing and stability while in out of home placements.
Data - https://www.fostercarecapacity.com/states/colorado

You can be part of making a difference for kids in foster care!
đź“Ł Raise Awareness - share your story, share one of our posts...
đź’˛ Donate - click the donate button on our website www.cokidsbelong.org
âť“Learn More - Explore Fostering Front Door on our website or join us for our virtual Q & A My 28th Register here - qrs.ly/mahd1mp

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