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With more than 437,000 U.S. children in foster care (2.7 million globally), and an average of only 200,000 licensed foster homes, 30-60% of which drop out each year, there’s no denying that the need for loving foster families is great. The BE A FOSTER Movement strives to create conversation and understanding around the undeniable impacts of foster care and the increasing need for loving foster families.

 

Through the BE A FOSTER Movement, which includes our signature BAF Podcast, BAF Convos, BAF Vlog, and our BAF Media Campaign, we're collaborating with members of the foster community around the globe, including individuals, families, institutions, groups, organizations, political leaders, and media outlets to share different initiatives, resources, and real-life stories about foster care from a variety of perspectives. By doing so, our ultimate hopes are to 1) eliminate misconceptions and create realistic expectations about the foster care experience, while we continue to collaborate with many foster-related groups, organizations, and programs, 2) advocate and be a voice for the foster youth in the system, while we continue to provide mentorship and support outlets for current and prospective foster families, and 3) inform others of the variety of ways to support the foster community as a whole, while we continue to encourage families to make an impact in the life of a child and BE A FOSTER.