The foster care crisis is hitting home in Western North Carolina — and Mountain Xpress just spotlighted what families are up against. Our Executive Director Gaile Osborne shared how rising burnout among caregivers is creating a statewide shortage and why Foster Family Alliance is working urgently to reverse the trend. “Without enough families, children can be forced to move far from their communities or siblings,” Gaile explained. This is a critical moment. Read the full article and learn how you can help: https://mountainx.com/news/local-government/foster-care-system-in-western-north-carolina-struggles-with-shortages-instability/ #FFA #FosterCareNC #SupportFosterFamilies (fb)

Foster Care in the news! 📰 May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time when the Cherokee Nation reflects on one of the most profound responsibilities they carry as a community: caring for the children. Today, there are 876 Cherokee children in foster care across the United States, and 447 of those children live within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. At Cherokee Nation, they are tackling the challenge head on through the Fostering HOPE program, which was initially launched in 2022. Read more at: https://buff.ly/UWXR7j0 #FFA #fostercare #fosterfamilies #lovemakesafamily #socialworker #fosterfamily #InTheNews #CherokeeNation (fb)