Transitions to Anticipate: When Foster Care Becomes the Lifelong Commitment of Adoption
Learn about the transitions from foster care to adoption with insights from Erin Nasmyth, LCSW, Executive Director of Adoption Support Alliance. Discover helpful strategies to ease these transitions for both parents and children.
Siblings of Foster Care
The world of foster care is a puzzle. There are many moving parts and pieces; some are expected, and others are not. One part of the puzzle that has been historically understudied is the children living in the home when children experiencing foster care are coming and going. There is little research about the impacts on this particular segment of children in the home. We know that support for the family unit is essential; the specific support for the “forever children” in the homes is an area that has been overlooked in the past.
Lemonade Stands Are Back in 2024 – Growing the Village is Sweet
This summer, Foster Village Charlotte is thrilled to announce the return of our beloved "Growing the Village is Sweet" Lemonade Stand Initiative! As we gear up for another season of fun, community engagement, and impactful fundraising, let's take a moment to celebrate the sweetness of giving back. Join us in supporting local children and families in foster care by hosting your very own lemonade stand.
Untangling Foster Care in Charlotte
In the community of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, where nearly 400+ children navigate the complexities of foster care, Foster Village Charlotte stands as a beacon of support and hope. Established to address the tangled web of challenges these children and their families face, our mission is rooted in untangling critical issues such as insufficient resources, isolation, and fragmented information.
The Heartbeat of Foster Village Charlotte: A Tribute to Our Volunteers
You’ve heard it a million times, ”It takes a village to raise a child.” Did you also know it takes a village to sustain Foster Village Charlotte? Those villagers are our amazing volunteers. As the volunteer coordinator at Foster Village Charlotte, one of my favorite parts is welcoming people to the village during volunteer training.
10 Key Elements Driving Foster Village Charlotte's Mission
As this caring community looks for places to invest their time and resources, we know how essential it is to understand the ins and outs of our mission and vision at Foster Village Charlotte.
We’d love for you to visit our resource centers to get to know us and see our mission in action. We also know that sometimes folks like to learn more before connecting in person. So, alongside Foster Village Inc., we’ve compiled a top ten list highlighting how Foster Village stands out as a foster care bridge organization.