Every child deserves love, safety, and a sense of belonging. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, here are 5 tips to start your foster care journey during Foster Care Awareness Month: 💙 Reflect on your “why.” 🤝 Connect with experienced foster parents. 💪 Build a strong support network. 📖 Educate yourself on trauma and healing. 🎯 Focus on the ultimate goal—to help children thrive. Your willingness to open your home can make a life-changing difference. Share this post to help raise awareness! Learn more: https://www.pressleyridge.org/foster #FosterCareAwareness #PressleyRidge #ShareTheLove (fb)

Sometimes, a support system can change everything. 💪 Meet, Austin. 👋 He was a part of our Safe At Home program, where he began working with Wraparound Facilitator Joshua Donohew. Together, these two explored alternate options for Austin's education while focusing on his overall health. The renewed focus on his physical health became a motivating factor in abstaining from drug use and decreasing negative behaviors and aggressive outbursts. He then became a source of support for his friends, just like Joshua was to him. Read his full story here: https://www.pressleyridge.org/stories/austins-story/ #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth (fb)