The Amara Family@theamarafamily
Amara is committed to healing, racial & LGBTQIA+ equity and positive long-term outcomes for children & families engaged with foster care & adoption. amarafamily.org Puget Sound Joined November 2021-
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Amara's Kin Connections program helps kinship families in King & Pierce counties connect to the resources & supports they need to parent relative children, many of whom often arrive in their caregivers’ homes w/little notice. #kinshipcaregivers #kinship amarafamily.org/2022/10/kin-co…
Are you interested in making a positive difference in the lives of youth? Pls consider volunteering for our new STAR Youth after-school after-school program for middle schoolers.All volunteers must attend orientation, training & must pass a background✅ amarafamily.org/star-youth/
Middle school students w/experience in #fostercare or adoption, or who've lived w/family members other than their parents(grandparents, aunts, etc) can join our new Advisory Council. Members will learn leadership, build community, earn $25/session & more. forms.office.com/Pages/Response…
"The nation's more than 174 million parents youths up to age 25 can call or text the helpline at 855-427-2736 to reach a trained counselor for help w/emotional issues. People can also join the live chat on the website 24 hrs/day, 7 days/wk."~@PNS_News publicnewsservice.org/2024-03-25/chi…
Families need resources to thrive. If you or someone you know needs a little help, pls visit our new Resources for Families webpage. It's full of great free or low-cost help for things families need that can help provide stability. #helpinghand amarafamily.org/resources-for-…
Free youth drop-in center for ages 13-18 to find connection in a safe space after school 12:30-5:30pm @ our Family Resource Cntr in #Tacoma.Free wifi & snacks! Supportive staff onsite.On school bus route for Ford Middle & Franklin Pierce High. amarafamily.org/star-youth/ #afterschool
"As I read research about addiction & the best ways to⬇️harm, it became clear that incarceration would not solve Joanne’s addiction...addiction is a complex health crisis often made worse by trauma. Joanne needed help, not handcuffs."~@TheImprintNews usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
Our Family Connections Program helps parents & foster/kinship caregivers🌉the gap betw them to best support kids while they're in out out-of-home care. When kids see all the adults in their lives partnering, they feel less stress. amarafamily.org/programs-resou… #fostercare #kinshipcare
Kids in #foster & #kinship care can get free haircuts @ Southpaw Barbershop in #westseattle. Barbers Tommy & Jeff ask families pls call or email to set up a Sunday appointment. [email protected] or 512-595-9545 Learn more from @KING5Seattle. king5.com/article/news/l…
DYK Amara has a Family Resource Center in Tacoma? We help families w/immediate needs such as food, diapers & clothing, as well as w/connection to other resources such as healthcare, baby essentials, transportation & more. ✅for our hours: amarafamily.org/family-resourc…. #helpforfamilies
Join us for a night of hope & inspiration to support Amara’s work w/kids & families experiencing #fostercare April 17@ the Museum of Flight.Guests can explore the museum & hear from David Amrboz(@hjdambroz)author & nat’l poverty & #childwelfare expert.Tix: amarafamily.org/togetherwethri…
Sometimes it's hard for families to make ends meet. We've curated a list of helpful resources for everything from food to legal services & childcare.✅it out: amarafamily.org/resources-for-… #familybudget #makingendsmeet #grandfamilies #singleparents
Our Family Resource Center in Tacoma is serving families throughout Pierce County & beyond as food benefits have⬇️while prices have⬆️. If you can help, pls see our wish list & send a gift of food or baby essentials to families experiencing need. Thank you! amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…
Free youth drop-in center for ages 13-18 to find connection in a safe space after school 12:30-5:30pm @ our Family Resource Cntr in #Tacoma.Free wifi & snacks! Supportive staff onsite.On school bus route for Ford Middle & Franklin Pierce High. amarafamily.org/star-youth/ #aftershool
Our Collaborative Parenting Workshop, a brave space for kinship families, starts Sat, April 6 11am–1pm. It's free & runs 4 wks,ending April 27. It's for parents of kids in out-of-home care& #kinship caregivers to support the "shared parenting"relationship. amarafamily.org/collaborative-…
Are you a parent of a child in foster/kinship care, or a caregiver? Would you like to build a relationship to help everyone best care for the child? Brave Conversations are welcoming virtual spaces for convos to help. Next Convo 3/19. amarafamily.org/building-famil… #fostercare #kinship
Our KinPLUS program is serving #kinship families in King County. Many kinship families are BIPOC who've been disproportionately negatively impacted by #childwelfare. Our program is rooted in equity & helps them get resources they need to provide stability. amarafamily.org/kinplus/
"In addn. to removing work & study reqs.,Wilson’s SB5908 would make enrollment at 18 automatic for those aging out of #fostercare & would guarantee a housing reimbursement to all 18-21-year-olds in the program. The assistance...would continue thru 21..." imprintnews.org/top-stories/wa…
Together We Thrive is back & somewhere new! Join us @museumofflight Wed., April 17 for a night of inspiration, a message of hope & an opportunity to support kids & families experiencing #fostercare.Learn more /purchase tix @ amarafamily.org/togetherwethri…. We can't wait to soar w/you!
Are you a parent of a child in foster/kinship care, or a caregiver? Would you like to build a relationship to help everyone best care for the child? Brave Conversations are welcoming virtual spaces for convos to help. Next Convo 10/3 amarafamily.org/building-famil… #fostercare #kinship