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Supporting Youth in Their Sexual Development
Providing effective support for youth in their journey of sexual development is vital, and it starts with empowering the adults in their lives. Caregivers play a crucial role in this process, but they need the right resources and knowledge to provide guidance while feeling confident in their role. Traditional training programs often fall short or don't accommodate the busy and complex lives of caregivers.
A Podcast Born from Caregiver Insights
The "Fostering Parenthood" podcast is a direct response to the needs of caregivers. It was created based on the collective insights of numerous caregivers who shared their perspectives on relevant topics, episode structure, tangible resources, and effective communication strategies.
Your Comprehensive Resource
"Fostering Parenthood" is the latest podcast dedicated to supporting your journey in foster care. It offers a wealth of information and guidance to ensure that you're well-prepared to address the critical topic of sexual health with the youth in your care.
A Collaborative Effort
This podcast is made possible through a collaboration with the Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP), the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), and Fostering UNITY. It's our shared commitment to providing you with the resources you need to navigate these important conversations.
Explore Fostering Parenthood
We invite you to explore "Fostering Parenthood" today. It's a valuable resource designed to empower caregivers in fostering a healthy and open dialogue about sexual health with the youth they care for.
This podcast was brought to you by the Reproductive Health Equity Project for Foster Youth (RHEP), the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL), and Fostering UNITY.
Fostering Parenthood is fully supported by grant number 1 TP2AH000066-01-00 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Population Affairs.
Elevate your caregiving experience with the empowering CarePortal program, connecting caregivers to a network of local churches ready to meet the needs of children and families in your community.
By collaborating with Fostering UNITY CSS, caregivers can express their specific needs and our C.S.S can put the request into the CarePortal system. This partnership opens the door for the community to step in and respond to those needs, whether it's for a new placement or supporting an existing one with essentials like furniture, formula, and more.
Do you have a need that could enhance a new or current placement? Initiate the conversation with our C.S.S, and discover how CarePortal can be a valuable resource in fulfilling those needs.
Let the power of community support enhance your caregiving journey!
We are proud to be able to connect resource parents (foster parents) to Saving Innocence which is an established, informed, and impactful organization that dedicates itself to helping our most vulnerable youth.
Saving Innocence Foster Family Agency supports commercially sexually exploited children, youth (CSECY) and families, providing them with a range of services to ensure that each child and family has the opportunity to grow and develop within a safe, healthy, and secure environment.
Specialized training includes CSEC 101, Trauma-Informed Caregiving, Harm Reduction, Safety Planning, Empowerment skills and resources that focus on healing for optimum growth and development.
When children are recovering from exploitation, these young people need to live with adults who have:
The Ability to:
The RESOURCES to:
The WILLINGNESS to:
The LA County DCFS PST Team works very closely with children between ages 10-19 years old, who are considered higher-need placements with their complex behavioral needs.
This program increases the services available to caregivers/kinship parents with their partnership with Fostering UNITY. With the PST Program, caregivers would have:
The LA County DCFS, Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services, and Fostering UNITY have joined together to create a pilot program to eliminate the need for group-setting Shelter Care.
With the Therapeutic Shelter Home (TSH) pilot program, youth will be temporarily placed in individual foster homes focused on healing and resiliency skills. Caregivers will be automatically compensated each month with a specialized rate and each designated TSH will be uniquely supported by Fostering UNITY through specialized support groups, mentoring and educational training.
Once a child is placed in the home, the Therapeutic Shelter Home Support Team will be immediately activated by Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services.
This unique collaborative real-time model of care will provide 24 hours a day, seven days a week of intensive family support that is available at the ready, for any needs involving the youth. The team will help with school enrollment if needed, transportation, respite for the caregiver, issues surrounding the JV220 & medications, and any other necessary tasks to ensure the family's wellness and success.
Fostering UNITY is dedicated to providing exceptional Post-FURS Urgent Response services, offering crucial peer mentoring support for aftercare and prevention. Our commitment extends to youth, foster families, birth families, and kinship relationships.
Fostering UNITY's Post-FURS Urgent Response initiative stands as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and connections within the community.
Our goal is to offer immediate and lasting impact by actively engaging with individuals and families at every stage of their fostering journey.
Join us in building a stronger, more supportive community. Fostering UNITY is more than a service; it's a commitment to unity, well-being, and growth for all.
Fostering UNITY and Harbor UCLA Trauma Recovery Center have joined forces to present a valuable collaboration aimed at supporting Resource Families.
From parent support and education to trauma-informed training, we prioritize the well-being and empowerment of those involved in the foster care journey.
What sets this collaboration apart is the comprehensive approach to ongoing support. Fostering UNITY's CSS team steps in to provide continued assistance, ensuring that the benefits of the services extend beyond the initial interaction.
This sustained support is a testament to our commitment to the resilience and success of Resource Families.
Join us in this collaborative effort to create a nurturing environment for Resource Families. Fostering UNITY and Harbor UCLA Trauma Recovery Center are dedicated to offering not just services, but a holistic support system that empowers and uplifts those making a difference in the lives of children in need.
Fostering UNITY and the CA Foster Youth Initiative have come together in a meaningful partnership to introduce the AmeriCorps Youth Mentor Program.
This collaborative initiative is designed to provide a range of essential services, focusing on independent life skills mentoring, financial literacy training, tutoring, and academic success support.
The AmeriCorps Youth Mentor Program is a testament to our commitment to the holistic development of youth in foster care. Our dedicated mentors are equipped to guide and support individuals, offering valuable insights into independent life skills, imparting financial literacy knowledge, and providing tutoring for academic success.
What sets this collaboration apart is its multifaceted approach. The program addresses not only academic needs but also empowers youth with practical life skills crucial for their independent journey. Fostering UNITY and the CA Foster Youth Initiative are dedicated to creating a supportive framework that goes beyond traditional mentorship, fostering an environment where youth can thrive.
Join us in this collaborative effort to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. The AmeriCorps Youth Mentor Program is more than just a mentoring initiative; it's a comprehensive support system that aims to empower and uplift the next generation.
The Brain & Body Lab at UCLA is a developmental psychology research lab that studies how early experiences with their caregivers influence children’s mental and physical well-being.
They work with families of children and teens aged 6-18 years who have experienced a range of caregiving, including those who have been in foster care, have been adopted, and those who have always been with their birth/first family.
The lab aims to use the information gained from their research to create better services and provisions for young people who are struggling with their physical and mental health.
If you would like to participate in their research you may contact the friendly staff: (310) 909-7083 or click the button below.
(all information is courtesy of the Brain & Body Lab website)
Fostering UNITY and FKCE have formed a powerful relationship to promote impactful caregiver training and support.
FKCE is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of Resource Parents through specialized training.
Our CARE Service Specialists (CSS) play a crucial role in this partnership by offering dedicated follow-up support for RFA parents who actively participate in FKCE courses. Our CSS can also help identify upcoming classes available to meet requirements that foster parents may have along their journey.
We are thrilled to partner with CASA of Los Angeles.
You can check out their website at https://casala.org/
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