Fostering Change for Children

Overview

Fostering Change for Children is a nonprofit organization based in New York City, dedicated to improving the child welfare system. Founded to tackle systemic challenges, the organization focuses on creating positive change for children, families, and professionals in the field. It operates from Rocky Point, NY, and emphasizes collaboration, training, and support to achieve better outcomes for children and youth in care.

The organization employs a three-pronged approach to drive systemic change. Its Adoptment program provides mentoring to support children and youth in finding permanent homes. Through trainings and consultations, it equips child welfare professionals with essential skills for improved practices. The signature program, Children’s Corps, engages members and alumni to enhance opportunities and outcomes for thousands of children and families by addressing challenges in the child welfare system. These initiatives aim to foster permanency and provide vital resources to those in need.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 347-240-2625
• Website: fosteringchangeforchildren.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/fostering-change-for-children

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Adoption
• Mentorship
• Child welfare training
• Foster care
• Caseworker training
• Child welfare workforce development
• Foster care case management training
• Support systems
• Child welfare workforce retention
• Worker retention strategies
• Professional development
• Child welfare programs
• Services for children and families
• Foster care workforce training
• Support for frontline workers
• Agency partnerships
• Training in child protection
• Workforce development
• Foster care support
• Supportive supervision
• Agency collaboration
• Professional development workshops
• Child welfare systemic reform
• Behavioral health
• Child welfare leadership development
• Systemic change
• Support services
• Social impact
• Youth empowerment
• Caseworker retention
• Trauma-informed child welfare
• Foster care alumni network
• Community engagement
• Mentorship programs
• Community partnerships
• Social work education
• Child welfare advocacy
• Grantmaking and giving services
• Child welfare professional coaching
• Trauma-informed care
• Training programs
• Supportive community
• High turnover solutions
• Child welfare agency support
• Child welfare leadership
• Child and family support
• Youth support
• Child protection
• Child welfare policy
• Permanency for children and youth
• Agency training
• NYC child welfare initiatives
• Trauma-informed training
• Professional training
• Child advocacy
• Behavioral-based selection
• Professional coaching
• Trauma support
• Family reunification
• Supportive work environment
• Behavioral interview techniques
• Mentoring
• Professional training & coaching
• Nonprofit organization management

Technologies Used

• Gmail
• Google Apps
• Mobile Friendly
• NSOne
• Remote
• Squarespace ECommerce
• Typekit
• YouTube

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches