AACOFosterAdoptiveParenting

A state agency serving AACO MD. Looking for families to offer their homes & their love for both short and long term care for youth.

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As the weather warms up, pool days, beach trips, and backyard water play are top of mind for our kiddos. But did you know that drowning can happen quickly and quietly? We want all our families to have a fun and safe season. Make sure to follow water safety!

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November is National Adoption Month. We’re celebrating the children and families in our community whose lives are growing through adoption. Every child deserves a safe and loving, forever family. To learn more, visit our website: https://t.co/MnoD5KCcMi

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Join us in spreading joy this holiday season! The Holidays of Hope initiative led by AACFPA gives children in foster care the chance to create wish lists and receive gifts. You can help! For more information, visit https://t.co/dOt4StLWvO or scan the QR code on the flyer.

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Congratulations to our foster parents of the year, Erica and Quiana Wormley! They have cared for two sets of twins, each with their own individual needs, visitations, and case plans. They have also created lasting bonds with the biological families. We are thrilled to honor them!

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Happy National Foster Care Month! We have such an amazing community of resource parents, kinship families, adoptive families, and ICPC families who have made an incredible difference in the lives of children. Thank you to all our families for all you do.

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Our local Resource Parent Association is hosting a fundraiser on May 3rd at the Chipotle located at 4 Mountain Road in Glen Burnie from 4-8pm. Our Resource Parent Association does wonderful things for all of our local foster and kinship families! We hope to see you there!

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Path for Families has a partnership with NBC4 and the Heart Gallery for the monthly Finding Families segment. The youth, Stephanie, was featured in the summer of 2023 and found her forever family recently. https://t.co/ETXCTMFsLE

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"You don't have to be special, you just need to be willing". https://t.co/woH6NjsLST

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Come join us! We will have an informational booth at this event!

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“It's not an easy road to be a foster parent, but it's even harder for the children” #fostercare https://t.co/bOzrPVZwSG

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Congratulations 2024 Foster Parents of the Year-Kimberly and James Berger! During their time as foster parents, they have cared for nine children and assisted with numerous respite/short-term placements. We are honored to have such an amazing family as part of our village.

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May is National #fostercaremonth month.

I have been so very blessed to not only be a foster parent to over 60 children, but also to work with so many wonderful foster parents, #childwelfare agencies, and foster care programs across the nation.

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This May, help bring attention to the different ways we can engage and support youth transitioning out of foster care. The official outreach toolkit has the resources to get you started! #FosterCareMonth

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May is National Foster Care Month! We want to shine a spotlight on a real life story from an individual who grew up in the foster care system. She states "Every child deserves to believe in a better future". Read her full story here:https://t.co/Cn3X8kutcf

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One of our very own foster parents, Debra Williams, participated in a Q&A with @AnnapolisMoms to provide insight into fostering. Thank you Debra! Read some of her insight as someone who has fostered for 29 years here:https://t.co/zJIOWJhGBY

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Thank you @eyeonannapolis for running a wonderful article related to caring for foster youth. We hope this article reaches some interested families who may consider becoming a foster parent themselves!https://t.co/DnaTO7Eq9H

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Laura with Foster Parent Partner has started a podcast! Here is her description on the new podcast, Take a listen/watch to her first podcast episode here!https://t.co/mzPzzBu9P7

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Thank you to @ChesFamily for running a beautiful story on Mrs. Emily Pinkney. She is retiring this year after 30 years of dedicated service as an Anne Arundel County Foster Parent. Please read up on Mrs. Pinkney's story through life and fostering here:https://t.co/2S8VwodSsp

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May is National Foster Care Month! We would like to express our appreciation for community partners, workers, and foster parents for all they do for youth in care. To learn more about Foster Care Month and this year's theme, check out their website!https://t.co/fvVb973XO5

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JOIN FOSTER THE FAMILY FOR THEIR FIRST ANNUAL FOSTER THE FAMILY 5K & FAMILY FUN DAY FUNDRAISER! This event is open to all Foster, Adoptive, Kinship Families and Members of the Community. Please register at https://t.co/heByi7wyL1