Caregiver Support Group
CONNECT WITH LOCAL CAREGIVERS
Join our online community today and be part of the discussions, tips & tricks, support, and friendships.
At EvergreenCaregiverSupport, we believe the public foster care system exists for one purpose: to ensure the safety, well-being, and healing of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Their needs must always come first—before the personal beliefs or ideologies of the adults entrusted with their care.
LGBTQIA+ youth make up an estimated 32% of young people in out-of-home care, and for them, basic needs include affirmation, acceptance, and support for who they are. The CWLA Best Practice Guidelines: Serving LGBTQ Youth in Out-of-Home Care is clear: child welfare agencies have an obligation to promote the health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth by affirming their sexual orientation and gender identity, prohibiting harmful or pathologizing practices, and ensuring access to supportive environments and community.
Meeting this standard is not optional it’s the bare minimum. Foster Parents, Kinship Caregivers, Caseworkers, Residential Staff, and every professional who interacts with these young people must be equipped and committed to affirming each youth’s identity.
Becoming a foster parent is both an honor and a serious responsibility. While foster parents deserve respect and support, there is no inherent right to be a foster parent. States have a duty to license only those who can meet the comprehensive needs of the children placed with them and ensure that foster care is never another source of trauma especially for LGBTQIA+ youth who too often face rejection.
Centering the needs of children makes the issue clear: denying a foster care license to someone who cannot meet the needs of a potential child in their home is not a violation of anyone’s rights. Agencies cannot always predict how a child identifies now or how they may identify in the future.
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🎁 Give the gift of internet safety!
Our new activity book turns online safety lessons into fun, hands-on adventures for kids ages 7–13.
From coloring pages and creative prompts to mazes, puzzles, and emoji-code challenges, kids follow Olivia, Alex, Angel, and Liam as they learn how to spot scams, protect their info, stay kind on social media, and talk to trusted adults when things feel off.
It’s packed with games, learning, and real-life skills every child needs in today’s digital world.
✨ Perfect for parents, caregivers, teachers, and anyone who wants to help kids thrive online.
👉 Grab your copy today amzn.to/4p5flir
1 CommentComment on Facebook
Help parents protect their most valuable resource. Their children!
Learn about the various types of short-term economic assistance available to families in Child Welfare programs and review additional basic needs resources for families offered through other DCYF, State and Community-based service programs.
6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17
Register now: shorturl.at/lZ1yi
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As the holiday season approaches, Cloth + Foster wants to ensure every caregiver family feels supported and celebrated. Cloth+Foster is gathering information from families who may need a little extra help this season. We work with many community partners that may be able to provide gifts, necessities, or special experiences to make the holidays brighter for you and the children in your care. If you’re interested in being on the list for holiday support, please let Cloth+Foster know by completing this form.
shorturl.at/M9Pdz
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This holiday season, give your tween something that lasts longer than the latest gadget — knowledge and confidence.
The Internet Safety Workbooks for Tweens by Nathaniel LaChine make learning about online safety fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.
From social media to gaming and everything in between, these workbooks help kids understand how to stay safe, kind, and confident online.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and families who want to give a gift that really matters.
📘 Available in English and Spanish — wherever books are sold.
🎁 A smart stocking stuffer for every connected kid!
👉 Order now – shorturl.at/6EVIl
#InternetSafety #tweenparenting #holidaygifts #parentingtips #OnlineSafety
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Your kiddos don't need to be alone in their grief, Wild Grief is a fantastic opportunity for connection and grounding in nature.
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook