Caregiver Resources
Engage the foster care ecosystemVKB creates and curates resources designed to help caregivers and their support teams understand terms, support available, and ways to connect within this community.
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Most Essential LinksBUILD YOUR VILLAGE
No one can care for children from hard places alone. Whether you are a foster, kinship or adoptive parent you need a team of support. Our Build Your Village Guide provides step-by-step guidance to develop a strong support team.
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FASTER FAMILIES HIGHWAY
Ready to explore fostering? Prospective foster parents can jumpstart the licensing process by completing the 6-step online questionnaire on the Faster Families Highway which lets you explore your expectations and boundaries.
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FOSTER FRIENDLY APP
The App connects foster and kinship families to the support of their local community through local businesses discounts, support group information, and trauma-informed faith communities. Learn more about joining the app. Download the App on your favorite device.
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SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCATES
Social media is about connecting people to people. Use your scrolling time to help kids and families as a Social Media Advocate. Your reactions, comments and shares help ensure our most important posts get the exposure they need.
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UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
The effects of trauma on kids in care can seem overwhelming. Understanding how the brain development and behavior may change provides foster, adoptive and kinship parents the tools they need to help a child thrive. Download a curated list of trauma resources to expand your toolkit.
Trauma Resources
BECOMING A FOSTER PARENT
Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding, challenging, meaningful things anyone can do to solve the foster care crisis and be a positive influence in the life of a child. Start your journey with VKB.
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