May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize that we can each play a part in enhancing the lives of children and youth in foster care. This year’s theme is “Relative and Kin Connections: Keeping Families Strong.” Find tips and strategies on how you and your organization can get engaged in National Foster Care Month below.  

Ways to Get Involved:  

• Share our tip sheet on addressing the needs of youth in foster care with your professional networks.  

• Read and share real-life stories featuring perspectives from youth, families, and professionals with child welfare system experience. 

• Check out Child Welfare’s National Foster Care Month Outreach Toolkit. Access the tools to support your promotional, outreach, and social media activities.