Building communities where families have what they need to raise their children is a shared responsibility. At Foster America, one of our greatest strengths is forging relationships among those whose collaboration is critical to our shared success. Foster America leads innovation locally to drive change nationally
Foster America thrives at a unique place in the child welfare landscape. We work at the intersection of governments and the very communities they serve, building trust, breaking down barriers – and then, taking actionable steps to transform the system. Understandably, this work looks different in each partner site. Just as every community is unique, so, too, is our approach.
In partner sites across the country, Foster America has:
We must reimagine child welfare – beginning with the belief that parents love their kids, and our job is to foster their well-being.
Helped establish community navigator programs, pairing families facing hardship with community liaisons who assess their needs, then connect them to the appropriate area resources. Launched Family Voice Councils, establishing a structured way for those with lived expertise to shape child welfare policy and practice to better meet families’ needs. Advanced race equity initiatives, convening stakeholders from across the system to identify disparities and take steps to ensure equitable outcomes for children and families.
— Marie Zemler Wu Executive Director & Co-founder Foster America
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