Georgia EmpowerMEnt

We are the voice of Georgia's current and former foster youth effectively and meaningfully involved in child welfare issues as decision makers and advocates!

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The Georgia Youth Opportunities Initiative (GYOI) is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations, working to improve outcomes for youth transitioning out of foster care.

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(3/3) So, to our Georgia EmpowerMEnt Family,

Thank you for all you have done, and all you will continue to do.

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

As National Foster Care Month comes to a close, Georgia EmpowerMEnt thanks all the people who impacted our lives. We thank our families, our mentors, our supporters, our friends, our peers. (1/3)

#nationalfostercaremonth #GAEPC #thankyou

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(2/3) However, as this month comes to an end, we are reminded that we can never stop thanking. Our work to change the system for the better does not end here. We hope that, perhaps, as we advocate for those who experience the system after us, that they will thank us.

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WE’RE BACK! Leave a comment below thanking someone who impacted your experience as a current/former foster youth. We’ll feature your responses in a special video premiering THIS SUNDAY!

#nationalfostercaremonth… https://t.co/r8O6oyWHI0

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Learn more about Michael in our next post!

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Introducing GAE Policy Council member of the week...

Meet MICHAEL!

Michael is a 20 year old college sophomore. He has spent 6 years in care and will age out this year.

#GAEPC #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #FosterCare #PolicyCouncil

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We are taking a pause on our themes this week for National Foster Care Month. We will be back on Monday, May 18th with content! We will be still highlighting resources and doing things like our Twitter chat this week. Sorry for the inconvenience but stay tuned for what’s next! 👀

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Head over to our Facebook page‼️

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@georgia_oca @GADFCS @YESS4Youth_

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Thank you to all of our panelists for uplifting and educating those on housing/permanency for young people in foster care. Missed it? The live is on our FB and highlights are on our instagram story! #HappyNationalFosterCareMonth

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We are live!

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Tune in this evening at 8 PM EST to our live on FB. Policy council will be hosting a panel discussion on housing and permanency with: Rachel Davidson, Director of @georgia_oca
Lamar Smith, Dekalb County @georgiadfcs Director
Eboni Harris, Founder of @yess4youth

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Tune in this evening at 8 PM EST to our live on FB. Policy council will be hosting a panel discussion on housing and permanency with: Rachel Davidson, Director of @georgia_oca
Lamar Smith, Dekalb County @georgiadfcs Director
Eboni Harris, Founder of @yess4youth

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We're going LIVE on our Facebook and IG in 10 minutes! Join us for (virtual) tacos dorados and a talk with those of Hispanic descent about their experiences in care!

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! Join us tonight to learn how to make tacos dorados while we discuss with those of Hispanic descent about their time in foster care! Will be streaming Fromm FB and IG at 8PM EST.

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Missed out on our #MoneyMondays with @KaeessNailPolish well head over to our Facebook or Instagram to catch this awesome interview! #NationalFosterCareMonth

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30 minutes (8 PM EST) until our instagram live with Tekoa Savage, founder of Kaeess Nail Polish on Instagram live! Join us via our page @GAEmpowerMEnt

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This week for National Foster Care Month with Georgia EmpowerMEnt! Join us at 8 PM Mon - Thurs and Sundays via FB and IG to participate in the following events. Can’t wait to e-see you‼️

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To our youth, parents, staff, and supporters:

Thank you.
This May, we are proud to celebrate the way you impact our community. This month is a reminder that YOU make Georgia EmpowerMEnt shine all throughout the year.

Happy National Foster Care Month, everyone!
#empowerME

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We will be doing things like virtual karaoke, Tik Tok challenges, panel discussions, and more! DM US‼️

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Georgia EmpowerMEnt is coming up with a dope campaign/ideas for National Foster Care Month! We have a GroupMe and if any of those who are currently or formerly in foster care (those outside of Georgia are welcomed!) would like to join, please let us know in the comments.