Think of Us

Centering Lived Experiences in Child Welfare Transformation

[A Second Chance, Inc. @ASCI_Kinship]

Join #ASCI & @thinkof_us for a webinar on 2/26/25 at 1 PM EST! We’ll discuss the need for systemic change to end hidden foster care with expert panelists. Don’t miss this important conversation—RSVP now! #FosterCareReform #HiddenFosterCare

https://t.co/sxlCrPsjFh

[A Second Chance, Inc. @ASCI_Kinship]

Join #ASCI & @thinkof_us for a webinar on 2/26/25 at 1 PM EST! We’ll discuss the need for systemic change to end hidden foster care with expert panelists. Don’t miss this important conversation—RSVP now! #FosterCareReform #HiddenFosterCare

https://t.co/sxlCrPsjFh

[Think of Us @ThinkOf_Us]

Thank you for your dedication to children and families and your commitment to hearing the voices of people impacted by child welfare.

We look forward to working collaboratively with bipartisan policymakers to support their implementation.

[Think of Us @ThinkOf_Us]

🚨ICYMI: The Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) now LAW!! 🚨

Thanks to strong bipartisan support, the bill secured year-end passage in the U.S. Senate and was signed into law by the President last weekend. https://t.co/nGlkpajFRk

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We thank the bipartisan Congressional champions whose leadership made this possible, including Reps. @RepJasonSmith (R-MO), @RepLaHood (R-IL), @RepRichardNeal (D-MA), and @RepDannyDavis and Sens. @RonWyden (D-OR), @MikeCrapo (R-ID), @JohnCornyn (R-TX), and @SenatorBennet (D-CO).

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Thank you to Senators @JohnCornyn, @SenJeffMerkley, and @TTuberville for their work on this bill to lay the groundwork for future reforms.

And thank you to @ParisHilton and the 11:11 Media Media team for introducing this bill and their partnership with lived experts!

[Think of Us @ThinkOf_Us]

Think of Us applauds the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing the bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA). The bill is a crucial first step in bringing oversight and data transparency to institutional settings for youth.

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Thank you to all the advocates and lived experts for their tireless advocacy and commitment to young people who are in and have experienced institutional care.

[Think of Us @ThinkOf_Us]

📢 Join us Monday, Dec. 9 at 11 AM ET to learn how we can better support kinship arrangements & preserve families.

Featuring experts from @ASCI_Kinship & our very own Chief Program Officer Robert L. Matthews

Reserve your spot today! https://t.co/mopx77O1y3

[Generations United @GensUnited]

Join Generations United & National Partners for Forward for Families: A Virtual Rally and Day of Action on Oct. 23 at 3:00 PM ET! This is a critical opportunity to advocate for federal legislation that strengthens support for children, families, & kinship/grandfamily caregivers.

[Think of Us @ThinkOf_Us]

🏛️ The U.S. House has passed the Protecting America's Children by Strengthening Families Act! Join us and national partners for a virtual rally tomorrow, Oct 23rd at 3 PM ET, to learn more. RSVP: https://t.co/I3rjL2pJX6

[Hilton Foundation @hiltonfound]

The #FosterCare system needs to change.

@Sixtocancel CEO @ThinkOf_Us finds a way forward by listening to those with lived experience, turning it into data, and transforming the system.

Listen to his story on the #HiltonPrize livestream https://t.co/tGeWOOAWcc

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As CEO of @ThinkOf_Us, @Sixtocancel champions #kinship care by advocating for transformative policies and programs that place youth in foster care with relatives or family-based settings.

Join his session at the #HiltonPrize livestream on October 9 at https://t.co/2Nbs003ygV

[Think of Us @ThinkOf_Us]

Our NEW "Kin, First and Foremost" report offers a roadmap to strengthen #kinshipcare in child welfare.
500+ participants reveal:

-Need for broader kin definition
-Systemic barriers for kin caregivers
-Support gaps vs. non-kin foster families

Learn more: https://t.co/0IADToRSWx

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GAPS HIGHLIGHTED: Our new literature review details the critical need for research on kinship care across diverse demographics, locations & family structures. Time to center more voices in #kinshipcare research! https://t.co/2RdGJOonNF

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Big news! Our CEO @sixtocancel has been named a 2024 @AspenAscend Fellow. Sixto will join leaders focusing on systems change to help children & families thrive. Learn more: https://t.co/pHH4UDVcQU