Connecting Hearts in Virginia - A Deborah J Johnston Charity assists the #adoption & #foster care system in VA! Led by @debbiejjohnston VA's Adoption Champion!
RT @BoysandGirlsAid $200 Million Venture to Help Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Hits New York, Pittsburgh https://t.co/3zVCDfSaVA via @ChronicleSc#fostercare#agingout https://t.co/7zHd71iyh7
It's okay if you don't have If you aren't able to foster a child today. You can change a life for the 1000s of children in #vafostercare by becoming a mentor or volunteer with Connecting Hearts to change a life. https://t.co/zvDL1Ptzgm #fostercaremonth#virginia
38% of youth in Virginia's foster care program are teenagers. Consider fostering a teen, because though they may be in your care temporarily, the impact you will make in each other's lives can be lasting. https://t.co/1ZLLNlPkkE #FosterVaTeens
VA's Foster Parent Apprec. & Recruitment Expo today, 10 to 6 at the Hilton Richmond, Hotel & Spa in Short Pump. Celebrating foster parents who are currently providing foster care services to children and youth, plus, resources & education foster parents.
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Connecting Hearts welcomes gifts to give to children in care through our Normalcy program. You provide the swag, we can create a birthday bags or backpacks to help kids adjust to their new environments. Every little bit helps. Call us for details https://t.co/AC7vzmYPEq
A bi-lingual CASA advocate was the key to keeping siblings with extended, Spanish-speaking family members. Understanding the needs of families is the key to providing the best advocacy. #Hispanic children in #fostercare need you #BeACASA https://t.co/D0POCSpkMz
There is no greater gift than having a hand in helping a child succeed. You can do that through foster care. Contact us so we can tell you how #fostercaremonth https://t.co/u0ALrp3JKE
Current and prospective foster parents, RSVP today for the free Foster Parent Appreciation and Recruitment Expo hosted by VDSS on Friday, May 18 in celebration of National Foster Care Month. RSVP at https://t.co/NFoEQBBYBo.
Don't forget to join us tomorrow from noon to 1:00 p.m. to have your Va Foster Care 101 questions answered! #FosterVaChat#TwitterChat https://t.co/5sYFJh9Z7r
@Richmondmom Great article showing that #mom doesn't always have to mean a DNA relation. This Sunday don't forget to thank the #moms in your life. #mothersday@ConnectHeartsVA https://t.co/QcD8doX2Cu
Did you know that Connecting Hearts partners with several agencies throughout the state to hold match events. Licensed foster parents can have an opportunity to meet children available for adoption in a safe and fun environment. #fostercaremonth#connectingheartsva#virginia
Our very own Program Director, Chloe Edwards at Connecting Hearts is a Kinship Care alumna. She is happy to share her story as a way to help bring awareness and help to kids in #virginiafostercare https://t.co/bRVH1zFkRu
Connecting Hearts collaborates with agencies all over Virginia, to help our #1 goal to promote permanency for kids and care. #fostercaremonth#Virginia https://t.co/mJrTbvLpgR
This #fostercaremonth we recognize there are over 4000 children in the #Virginia foster care system and over 600 children available for adoption. To learn more about how you can change this statistic, visit us online: https://t.co/Mt3Bm69bKW
Big shout out to our founder @DebbieJJohnston! Both a nurse and child welfare advocate!! Thank you For making Connecting Hearts possible to ensure a family for all children deserving of one. https://t.co/PnatnfVQcK