A Host for Eclasia
Through Kidsave’s Weekend Miracles, Eclasia found a forever family with LaRhonda, who provided consistent support, helping her transition from foster care to a self-sufficient, thriving adult.
Through Kidsave’s Weekend Miracles, Eclasia found a forever family with LaRhonda, who provided consistent support, helping her transition from foster care to a self-sufficient, thriving adult.
EMBRACE marks one year of fostering inclusivity for Black children in foster care with impactful initiatives like the Kidsave-Gallup report, cultural training, and data-driven equity programs.
Black Americans face unique barriers to mental health care, from stigma to systemic biases. Addressing these issues can improve support for Black children in foster care and their communities.
Kidsave’s EMBRACE Project in Austin American Statesman
Breaking stereotypes and building futures as a Black gay dad
Black children are dramatically overrepresented in foster care in the United States. Although they make up only 14% of all children., they represent 22% of those in foster care.
Keri shares her personal story to raise awareness about the challenges faced by foster youth and utilizes the media to bring these issues to a broader audience.
Cultural competence is the ability to interact successfully with people of other cultural backgrounds. It is practicing an understanding of different cultures, values, and beliefs. It is the recognition and respect of cultural norms outside of your own.
Kidsave-Gallup study featured in the Washington Times: Let’s help abandoned and abused kids
You can bring a child in from the cold - consider foster care. Kidsave -Gallup study featured in Go Erie Times