Austin Foster Fellowship

Austin Foster Fellowship is a page created by students of St. Edward’s University to advocate and inform others about the foster care system in Travis County!

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Did you know that today, 4/26, is National Pretzel day? 😋
As much as you love snacks,
Imagine how children feel towards snacks.
Please donate to https://t.co/CcxIragXZ1
towards helping local foster children receive food donations. Nk

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Happy Earth Day! Do you have old suitcases that you are looking to throw away? If they are still in useable condition consider donating them to your local foster kids. This keeps them out of landfills and gives foster children a bag to put their belongings in. #earthday O.S.

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Creating a smooth home transition for your foster child through research is important! check out our AFF article below:
K.G.
https://t.co/lG1YwNRcHe

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Abuse comes in many variations. It is abuse to have children separated from their sibling, and most of them are during their time in care. We should always try to #KeepSiblingsTogether as it is essential for their development and health. R.O.

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Here is an inside look to what training to be a foster care parent looks like!
https://t.co/ft0okAjbjL
#fosterparents #fostercaresystem

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Wanna help a Texas foster care organization prepare for summer camp? You can make a donation to the Gladney Camp Forge Wishlist! https://t.co/cEpY1cX8wu O.S.

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Foster children often have trauma we could never imagine. Think about how you can be a more nurturing individual for the children around you; be a present in their present for their future R.O.

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

This is a great opportunity for foster care teens to fulfill their career and academic goals! Take a minute to share this scholarship with the foster families and teens in the foster care system that you know! #fostercare #education #Scholarship O.S.

[Foster Angels @FosterAngelsCTX]

Applications for new Bright Angel Scholars are now open to youth who are or have been in foster care pursuing a college degree or to attend a trade school. Apply now at https://t.co/QZHNEx1Jnv

[Foster Angels @FosterAngelsCTX]

Applications for new Bright Angel Scholars are now open to youth who are or have been in foster care pursuing a college degree or to attend a trade school. Apply now at https://t.co/QZHNEx1Jnv

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Hey AFF, listening to this podcast can provide you the knowledge and wisdom on specific ways to make a difference. Feel free to click the link :) nk

[CASA of McLennan County @CASAMcLennan]

Children with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be abused or neglected than their peers without disabilities.

How can CASA volunteers advocate for these youth? Find out on this episode of CASA on the Go. #NCAPM2022 #PreventionMonth https://t.co/iAx5m1pnSv

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

This #NationalVolunteerWeek, give back to your community in any way that you can! Visit https://t.co/lRoXQ1qygq to find volunteer opportunities near you🏡 #FosterCare
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[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Would you be willing to foster a child in need today? #fostercare O.S.

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Mom Monday is coming to an end😴 although the appreciation we withhold for our Mother's still stand strong tomorrow. In honor of our past, current, and future Foster Mother's out there, please visit https://t.co/Svf1NtlgJZ to see how YOU can say thank you to our Foster Mom's.
nk

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Are you interested in volunteering? Check out this blog where we listen volunteer opportunities for you! https://t.co/yqcDlqI8sf #volunteer #forstercare O.S.

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Never give up AFF. You never know what is over that hill ahead. We believe in you ❤️ nk

[Foster Angels @FosterAngelsCTX]

"Take the risk. Even if you think you won't get it - you just might." -Amber Alston on encouraging students to apply to the Bright Angel Scholarship that opens next week!

See what she has been up to in the two years since she graduated on our blog: https://t.co/dXWZJr7r3a

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

If you are free in September go check out this luncheon hosted by Foster Angels! O.S.

[Foster Angels @FosterAngelsCTX]

This September, we will be holding our Shining Stars Luncheon at the Austin Marriott Downtown IN-PERSON!

Mark your calendars and head to our website for sponsorship opportunities.

https://t.co/MnCiH9nXPE

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Please read into this article on how candidates running in the state of Texas are not actively advocating for a better foster system. This is detrimental for the future of the children in the system in Texas.
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https://t.co/AvedpGDSsZ

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Wonderful Wednesday is upon us! Congratulations you are half way there to Friday. If any parents are wanting to celebrate before the weekend tonight, the Spazmatics are playing! (A band who plays cover songs from the 1980s) for only 10$ in Austin! Nk

https://t.co/1WwKd7WXM9

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

Learn about how organization are making adoption abs foster care more accessible! These children deserve a chance to be adopted or fostered. OS

[Partnerships for Children @PFCatx]

How can Texas help youth in foster care get adopted? Heart Galleries & improving TARE (the State’s online registration system for children waiting for adoption) can help.
👉 Check out the full report to learn more: https://t.co/LPHiUfkYCV

#AdoptInTexas #HeartGallery

[Austin Foster Fellowship @affellowship]

This month is the perfect time to have some hard conversations with the foster kids (or any kids!) in your life.
Be the change you want to see in the world! #ChildAbusePreventionMonth -H.E

[CASA of McLennan County @CASAMcLennan]

During #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, you can help prevent child abuse by teaching children their rights and that it's not okay for anyone to hurt them. https://t.co/hS8cOJlOwS