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Announcing This Year’s Theme!
National Foster Care Month 2025:
“Centered on Family, Strengthened by Connections”
When children enter foster care and are placed with relatives or close family friends, they benefit from preserved family relationships and cultural identity. These connections help minimize the trauma of foster care and help children heal. Children placed with kin or close family friends are also less likely to experience multiple placements compared with those in traditional foster care. This practice is coming more commonplace. In 2007, 26 percent of foster care placements were with relatives; by 2021, that number had grown to 35 percent.
This year’s National Foster Care Month theme, “Centered on Family, Strengthened by Connections,” will honor the importance of family connections and authentic family engagement in decision-making. Listening to families and supporting the relationships they value most can enhance trust and improve the well-being of children and families!
How can you raise awareness about the importance of partnering with families, equipping them with supports and services, and honoring cultural and community connections?
Stay tuned for more information about how to show your support during National Foster Care Month. You can start by exploring the following resources that reflect this year's theme. Consider ways to share them with your colleagues and partners to bring more attention to these important topics and resources!
Stay Connected!
Make sure you're following us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn so you can help amplify National #FosterCareMonth. Remember to tag us in your posts.
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