Wear a blue ribbon during May in support of National Foster Care Month. Attend a local ribbon-tying ceremony to advocate on behalf of children in foster care in your state.
Spread the word by featuring the National Foster Care Month logo and website link on your personal and/or organizational websites.
Make a financial contribution to support the personal enrichment or education of a young person in foster care.
Make a contribution to a national organization working to improve public policy and heighten public awareness.
Learn the facts about foster care and gain a better understanding of the needs of those touched by the issue.
Learn more about achieving well-being for children and youth in care.
Listen to digital stories shared by former youth in foster care, social workers, child welfare supervisors, parents, family partners, advocates, judges and CASA workers to learn about the experiences and perspectives of those impacted by foster care.
Send a "Shout-Out of Encouragement" to a youth in foster care or alumnus of foster care.
Be inspired to make a difference by reading more about former children in foster care from all walks of life who are enjoying positive, accomplished adult lives, thanks to the relationships they shared with caring, committed adults.
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