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Supporting foster families in building better futures for children and youth A program administered by Welfare Research, Inc. August 8, 2017 1 Mission of Fostering Futures NY (FFNY) The FFNY program provides practical support and assistance to

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Supporting foster families in building better futures for children and youth

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A program administered by Welfare Research, Inc.

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Mission of Fostering Futures NY (FFNY)

The FFNY program provides practical support and assistance to foster families who are responsible for providing safe, stable, and nurturing homes for the children in their care. Most of these children have experienced abuse, neglect and trauma; foster parents are uniquely positioned to help them feel safe and begin to heal. FFNY teams of community volunteers support the foster parents in this critical role.

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FFNY Program Model

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Recruit, train, screen and coordinate volunteer teams Teams matched to foster families referred by partner agencies Each team member commits to one supportive activity with family per month

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Goals of the Program

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Foster Parents

  • Reduce foster parent stress
  • Increase foster parent

retention

  • Create an “extended family”

Youth

  • Increase placement stability
  • Expand opportunities for youth:

educational, athletic, recreational

  • Additional, healthy relationships

for children in care

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Creating a Team: The Volunteers

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Recruitment through Community Organizations minimum 4-6 volunteers Background Clearances

NYS and Federal Criminal History, Sex offender Registry, NYS Motor Vehicle history, State Central Register

Matched with foster family within 20 minute drive Volunteers commit to a minimum of one year, at least one activity, and one team meeting per month

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Role of FFNY Coordinators

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Each FFNY team has a coordinator Schedules, facilitates, and documents monthly team meetings Provides ongoing team development and support

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FFNY Foster Families

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Fostering for at least one year History of quality care

Cares for sibling groups, adolescents, medically fragile, emotional

  • r/behavioral

issues

Referred through partner agencies

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What FFNY Teams Do

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Foster Parent driven Tutoring and homework help Trusted childcare option Meal preparation and grocery shopping Laundry and household help/repairs Enrichment activities with the children Extra set of hands Non-judgmental listening

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Foster Parent feedback

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Stress is decreased and feel less isolated More willing to care for children with challenging needs More likely to continue to foster

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Foster Parent Voice

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Marcia Andersen, Foster Parent and MAPP Trainer

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Partner Collaboration

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As part of the federal Diligent Recruitment grant, FFNY ...

Assists agencies with innovative strategies for recruitment & retention Helps raise awareness about fostering in the community

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Agency Feedback

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Michelle Dowe

Foster Home Finders & Adoption Supervisor Albany County Department For Children Youth and Families

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For More Information

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Website: www.welfareresearch.org Facebook: Fostering Futures NY

DARLENE WARD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WELFARE RESEARCH, INC 518 713-4726 DWARD@WELFARERESEARCH.ORG