Fostering Fannin

Thinking of you on this Mother's Day. 💐

We see you, thank you, and celebrate the love you give. 💙

We are excited to host another Financial Literacy Class in partnership with Copper Basin Federal Credit Union

This free class is open to the community and is designed for anyone who is just getting started, looking to get more organized financially, or seeking practical tips to make their money go further.

Absolutely!

Last week we had the following requests for help and were able to say “yes, absolutely,” thanks to the generosity of our community. Thank you for giving us the means to be able to help folks help themselves.

A parent needed assistance with two substance abuse counseling sessions to finish a court ordered program in a “family preservation” case. This individual’s private insurance for counseling had been exhausted and there was no help available through DFCS. Counseling for parents is a key component of most DFCS cases but it can be extraordinarily difficult to access in small communities due to availability of therapists, costs, transportation and child care concerns. Happy we were able to assist.

Another need was presented to us for newborn assistance. A relative placement case where the parents are already caring for a one year old and an infant sibling due any day. Their asks were modest - a baby monitor, some swaddles and sleep sacks, a white noise machine and double stroller. With proceeds from “A Night to Foster Hope” we were able to assist this family with all of these additional needs.

We thank you always for your support.

May is National Foster Care Month though I’m not sure why is celebrated for only one month out of a year. There are many ways you can assist families experiencing foster and kinship care as well as those at risk - and we are happy to connect you if you would like additional information.

Today is National Foster Care Day.

And behind that title…
are real kids living real stories.

Kids who had to grow up too fast.
Kids who pack their lives into trash bags.
Kids who don’t know where they’ll sleep next… or who they’ll be with.

It’s not just “a system.”
It’s missed birthdays.
New schools.
Goodbyes they didn’t choose.

But it’s also this,
People who open their homes anyway.
Who show up.
Who love without knowing how long they’ll have them.

Foster care isn’t just about saving kids.
It’s about giving them stability, safety, and a chance.

So today,
pay attention.
Support it.
Speak up.

Because every child deserves more than survival.

©️Momming On Empty

In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, were teaming up with the Atlanta Falcons to say thank you to foster families and treat kids in care through a VIP experience! 🏈

Date: May 26
Time: 12:00-2:30
Location: Flowery Branch, GA

📌Note: To maximize the number of kids participating, we are asking for one caregiver with 1–2 children currently in foster care who LOVE the Falcons per application.

You can apply on the Foster Friendly App, which can be downloaded here:
https://americaskidsbelong.org/foster-friendly-communities/foster-friendly-app/

Your donations are important to foster, kinship and at risk families!

With your help, we are able to provide caretakers with a birthday gift card to assist them in celebrating the children in their care. Some of these kids have never had a birthday celebration that included cake and presents. Thank you.

Another way we help in the foster/kinship community is by covering the cost of tutoring for school children. Many of these kids have learning differences and extra help outside the classroom gives them a better shot at educational success.