Children in #fostercare attempt or complete suicide at rates three to four times that of youths in the general population. Yet, proactive efforts have been widely absent from the system. @KFFHealthNews.

"Just as a wise parent sets boundaries, so too should the government." Read Tori Hope Peterson's lived perspective on why #fosteryouth need "work integrity" not more generous government benefits. #fostercare #traumainformed.

“Growing up, I didn’t think my voice mattered,” Nykeya said. “I felt like a statistic or something someone could just check off. I want to change that for others in similar situations and let them know that someone sees them.” . #fostercare #mentorship.

The Stable Moments color-coded system helps #mentors easily choose activities that align with each child's care plan and life-skill goals, ensuring meaningful engagement. #mentorship #fostercare #developmentaltrauma

Regardless of how good their current home is, children in #fostercare still think about and wish they could see their biological family. Every day they must live without the only parents they knew before going into care. #trauma #adoption

💛 Passion, Quality & Confidence—All in One Program 🙌. Our goal? To make implementing Stable Moments seamless and impactful—and it shows! 🌟. Ready to bring Stable Moments to your community? Let’s go! 💛. #StableMoments #TraumaInformed #Mentorship #FosterCare

🧠 #Trauma rewires the brain for survival. 💛 Relationships rewire it back for connection. 💬 In our latest blog, we break down what it really means to be #traumainformed and how the Stable Moments model is changing lives. #mentorship #fostercare.

Mentors offer encouragement, empathy & guidance, helping kids navigate challenges & build life skills. Mentors put the P in PACES! 💙 #FosterCare #ACEs #TraumaHealing

Supervised visits in #fostercare bring mixed emotions—excitement, anxiety, and fear. Kids need supportive communities that understand their complex journey. #FosterCareAwareness #traumainformed #mentorship

Ever feel like you could heal if you had 3 months in a remote cabin?.Like your real life is too loud to process anything?. You don’t need to disappear to heal. Your in-motion life is sacred ground. Heal as you go.

Apply to be a mentor today!. Children in #fostercare deserve someone to count on. Play an active role and help them develop life skills by becoming a mentor today. Just one hour a week can make all the difference. #Mentorship

Every Stable Moments program participant completes a pre- and post-assessment to determine growth in our 6 life skill focus areas. This is just one of the ways we collect impact data to ensure we meet the needs of the kids we serve. #fostercare #adoption #mentorship #trauma

#FetalAlcoholSpectrumDisorder (#FASD) can have significant impacts on a child's physical, behavioral, and cognitive development, and early identification and support are critical for improving outcomes for children with FASD. #fostercare #mentorship

At Stable Moments, we reject punishment & choose empathy. Kids in #FosterCare need support, not shame. Our #mentorship program guides with understanding & natural consequences. 💙 #TraumaInformed

Showing up consistently for a child who feels unworthy of it is powerful. Reliability rebuilds trust, proving they matter. 💙 #Mentorship #FosterCare #TraumaHealing

This “AI” tool scores families for “risk” using 279 variables and subjects those deemed highest-risk to intensified scrutiny. @EFF #fostercare #childwelfare.

This heartfelt story from our friend @author_tyson. is designed to help children attend supported family time (also known as supervised visits) and reduce stress in #fostercare and #kinship families. Purchase your copy today 👉

At Stable Moments, we help kids understand their bodies & channel their energy—not just "calm down.". This empowers them to slow down & respond in healthy ways. 💙 #FosterCare #Mentorship #Trauma

Being a dad takes LOVE, not DNA. No matter what kind of dad you are, we know you're just #dad to your kids. We celebrate all dads. #HappyFathersDay #FathersDay. #Fostercare #Adoption #Kinshipcare

For guardians ad litem who are not licensed mental health professionals, the code says they can still do custody evaluations but shouldn’t make recommendations to the court about parenting arrangements. @kelseyT98 #fostercare #guardianadlitem.