voice of the foster care community
The research and community hub shaping child first-centered policy
In 2021, iFoster released the first Voice of the Foster Care Community Report in an effort to elevate the voices of those within the child welfare community and hear firsthand what is needed to make the system more effective.
Since then, over 15,000 members nationwide have shared their voices, and we have used their research and feedback to spearhead an unparalleled initiative aimed at transforming the foster care landscape into one that genuinely reflects the needs and aspirations of its community.
Your Voice Matters
Our mission with this initiative is to amplify the voices of the foster care community to effect system change. We do this through three avenues:
- Empowering Collective Voices: iFoster advocates for and amplifies thousands of individual experiences within the foster care system through multiple years of national surveys, all with sections inviting participants to share anything they want known.
- Bridging Voices to Policymakers: This strategy is centered around ensuring that the voices of the foster care community are heard loudly and clearly in the halls of power. By translating lived experiences and shared recommendations into actionable policy suggestions, we bridge the gap between the community we serve and the policymakers who can institute change.
- Child First Advocacy: The recommendations distilled from the community’s input form the bedrock of iFoster’s advocacy for the Child First Model. This model underscores the importance of tailoring decisions and services to each child’s individual needs, emphasizing well-being, normalcy, and holistic support.
Use the slider below to learn more about the state of the current foster care system and how we’re making change.
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