Foster Care

REVIEW: PACT College Training Program online course from SACTEDU.ORG
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REVIEW: PACT College Training Program online course from SACTEDU.ORG

Summary Cost: Free.  Assessment-based Certificate: Yes. You must pass a reasonable test to earn the certificate.  Interactivity: The course proceeds from start to finish through videos that ask you to keep keep track of your thoughts and answers on a piece of paper, keeping you engaged with a physical object during the course. I found…

Human trafficking questions and answers
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Human trafficking questions and answers

We get lots of questions, so we thought it would be good to put together some of the answers we promote. What is a Romeo Pimp? A Romeo pimp is a type of human trafficker who uses romantic manipulation to exploit and control victims. Unlike other traffickers, who may use violence, threats, or debt bondage…

PBJ Learning Announces New Advisory Board Member Ariane Gandy
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PBJ Learning Announces New Advisory Board Member Ariane Gandy

Co-founder of Foster Innovations joins human trafficking prevention training leadership PBJ Learning, the creator of Human Trafficking Essentials, a leading series of online human trafficking awareness and prevention courses, is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its Advisory Board, Ariane Gandy.  She is a Co-founder of Foster Innovations, a nonprofit creating…

10 Ways to Support Foster Youth and Families
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10 Ways to Support Foster Youth and Families

Do you know a foster family in your church, school, or community? Have you wanted to come alongside a youth and/or family and didn’t know what you could offer? We believe you are uniquely and perfectly positioned to engage today, right where you are, with the gifts, talents, resources, and passions you have to impact…

The Impact of 96,929 Volunteers on the Foster Care System
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The Impact of 96,929 Volunteers on the Foster Care System

May is National Foster Care Awareness month, and with over 423,000 kids in foster care, you may wonder, can one person make a difference in the life of a foster youth? Is there anyone advocating for them? Is their best interest taken into account? How are their voices heard? Who is speaking on their behalf?…