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[Tweet “Over 100,000 kids in the foster care system are available for adoption.”]<\/p>\n

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\"\"According to Adopt Us Kids<\/a>, each year more than 20,000 kids age out of their foster families without being adopted. \u00a0Over 100,000 kids in the foster care system area ready and available to be adopted.<\/p>\n

Connect for Kids<\/a> brings concerned adults and young people\u2014whether they\u2019re new to the issues or\u00a0already activists\u2014to compelling, accurate information and context on children\u2019s issues, as well as tools to take action. Good information for anyone interested in child advocacy; included here because of foster-family tools.<\/p>\n

The National Foster Parent Association<\/a> site can help you find local resources.<\/p>\n

Have you seen the PBS documentary called\u00a0Aging Out<\/a>? \u00a0It gives a close look at what happens to kids who leave foster care. \u00a0Many are unprepared, leaving the system with limited life skills, few financial resources and little or no family support.<\/p>\n

Do you have a few hours to spare? \u00a0This article offers some avenues to mentor\u00a0Aged-Out Foster Care Teens<\/a>… providing encouragement and support with learning independent living skills.<\/p>\n

From Foster Care to Success: Orphan Foundation of America<\/a>\u00a0is a source of scholarship assistance.<\/p>\n

Foster to Famous | FosterClub<\/a><\/p>\n

Grandparents parenting their children’s children is a larger group than you might think. \u00a0Here are some resources from AARP<\/a><\/p>\n

The Responsibility Project <\/a>is tough to categorize… it sort of fits everywhere, doesn’t it?<\/p>\n

The rewards and challenges<\/a> of parenting the second time around.<\/p>\n

Unique stressors and\u00a0tangible supports<\/a> available to grandparents raising children.<\/p>\n

Looking for a kid-friendly definition<\/a> of \u201cfoster family\u201d? Here\u2019s a good starting point.<\/p>\n

Are you familiar with the Code of Ethics for Foster Parents?<\/a><\/p>\n

Grandparent & Foster Family Resources<\/a>\u00a0is available as a free download.<\/p>\n

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