Foster Care Film Series
@fostercarefilm.bsky.social
A series of documentary films, currently in production, these films gives a voice to youth in the #fostercare system.
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Absence/Presence
Celebrating the perseverance and lived experience of youth in the child welfare system
www.pbs.org
Good news, we’ve extended FREE streaming access of our film, “Absence/Presence,” into the new year! Watch now on PBS 🎥🎬 #fostercarefilm #watchnow #fostercare
www.pbs.org/video/absenc...
www.pbs.org/video/absenc...
“the dramatic decline in the foster care population is no temporary trend, and instead reflects deliberate work to help families remain intact”
imprintnews.org/foster-care/... #losangeles #fostercare
imprintnews.org/foster-care/... #losangeles #fostercare
Number of Children in LA County Foster Care Has Plunged
The Imprint set out to discover why LA County's foster care placements have declined even more dramatically than the nation's.
imprintnews.org
January 2, 2026 at 6:54 PM
“the dramatic decline in the foster care population is no temporary trend, and instead reflects deliberate work to help families remain intact”
imprintnews.org/foster-care/... #losangeles #fostercare
imprintnews.org/foster-care/... #losangeles #fostercare
Wishing everyone a safe & happy New Year’s Eve!
December 31, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Wishing everyone a safe & happy New Year’s Eve!
“You know that saying, “Blood is thicker than water?” For a lot of people, that simply isn’t true, and family ties pale in comparison to the bonds we form with people we’re not related to.”
www.chipchick.com/2025/12/his-... #family
www.chipchick.com/2025/12/his-... #family
His Parents Are Upset That He Moved In With His Foster Family After CPS Gave Him Back
He was removed from his house by CPS, then given back. He's left wondering if picking his foster family over his parents is wrong.
www.chipchick.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“You know that saying, “Blood is thicker than water?” For a lot of people, that simply isn’t true, and family ties pale in comparison to the bonds we form with people we’re not related to.”
www.chipchick.com/2025/12/his-... #family
www.chipchick.com/2025/12/his-... #family
“I love y’all and I want y’all to be my family…I belong here.”
www.abc27.com/pennsylvania... #adoption
www.abc27.com/pennsylvania... #adoption
www.abc27.com
December 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“I love y’all and I want y’all to be my family…I belong here.”
www.abc27.com/pennsylvania... #adoption
www.abc27.com/pennsylvania... #adoption
"They are treated the same and each and every one means the world to us."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #fosterparents
www.bbc.com/news/article... #fosterparents
Foster parents in their 70s get Bury award after 31 years service
Mr and Ms Atkinson, 74 and 76, have no plans to retire from offering foster care.
www.bbc.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"They are treated the same and each and every one means the world to us."
www.bbc.com/news/article... #fosterparents
www.bbc.com/news/article... #fosterparents
“Whether kids need to chill out or burn off steam, there's something for everyone in this list of after-school activities.”
www.care.com/c/25-after-s... #winterbreak #activities
www.care.com/c/25-after-s... #winterbreak #activities
30 after-school activities and games for every type of kid
Discover a treasure trove of 25 after school activities and games, designed to entertain, educate, and engage kids, ensuring productive fun post-school.
www.care.com
December 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
“Whether kids need to chill out or burn off steam, there's something for everyone in this list of after-school activities.”
www.care.com/c/25-after-s... #winterbreak #activities
www.care.com/c/25-after-s... #winterbreak #activities
December 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays!
"I think it is important for young people to have somebody in their life who is stable, somebody they can count on, somebody who is going to be there no matter what,"
abc7.com/post/popular... #fostercare
abc7.com/post/popular... #fostercare
Popular La La Land coffee shop runs program that helps youth aging out of foster care
You may have seen the lines at the popular La La Land Kind Cafe. But, did you know the cafe's foundation runs a program to help youth aging out of foster care?
abc7.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"I think it is important for young people to have somebody in their life who is stable, somebody they can count on, somebody who is going to be there no matter what,"
abc7.com/post/popular... #fostercare
abc7.com/post/popular... #fostercare
“Having a mentor is something that could take your life from the most depressing times to absolutely turning a 180 and putting you on the trajectory that you need to go to,”
www.nbcmiami.com/community/nb... #mentoring
www.nbcmiami.com/community/nb... #mentoring
South Florida nonprofit helps foster care youth succeed
Having a place to go can make a difference for young adults transitioning from the foster care system.
www.nbcmiami.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
“Having a mentor is something that could take your life from the most depressing times to absolutely turning a 180 and putting you on the trajectory that you need to go to,”
www.nbcmiami.com/community/nb... #mentoring
www.nbcmiami.com/community/nb... #mentoring
“one added benefit is that students can stay in their housing and receive meals during holiday and semester breaks”
whyy.org/articles/tui... #fostercare #college
whyy.org/articles/tui... #fostercare #college
Tuition waiver program helps dozens of former Delaware foster kids attend college
Young adults who have been in the state’s custody can attend three in-state colleges with no worries about the formidable cost of higher education.
whyy.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
“one added benefit is that students can stay in their housing and receive meals during holiday and semester breaks”
whyy.org/articles/tui... #fostercare #college
whyy.org/articles/tui... #fostercare #college
“A local museum is offering free memberships to all families providing #fostercare as a way to let children experience the “healing and transformative power” of the arts.”
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/11/fami...
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/11/fami...
Families providing foster care can get a free membership at this museum - East Idaho News
IDAHO FALLS — A local museum is offering free memberships to all families providing foster care as a way to let children experience the “healing and transformative power” of the arts. The Art Museum o...
www.eastidahonews.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“A local museum is offering free memberships to all families providing #fostercare as a way to let children experience the “healing and transformative power” of the arts.”
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/11/fami...
www.eastidahonews.com/2025/11/fami...
“every young person deserves not only a path forward, but a voice in shaping it”
fox40.com/business/pre... #fostercare
fox40.com/business/pre... #fostercare
fox40.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“every young person deserves not only a path forward, but a voice in shaping it”
fox40.com/business/pre... #fostercare
fox40.com/business/pre... #fostercare
Shoutout to this talented group of filmmakers for providing feedback on our latest cut of TOGETHER. This film would not be getting done without the support of our @filmshop_us family! 🎥🎬 #filmmakers #documentaryfilmmakers #docshop #filmmakercollaborative #documentaryfilmmaking #filmmakerlife
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Shoutout to this talented group of filmmakers for providing feedback on our latest cut of TOGETHER. This film would not be getting done without the support of our @filmshop_us family! 🎥🎬 #filmmakers #documentaryfilmmakers #docshop #filmmakercollaborative #documentaryfilmmaking #filmmakerlife
“Reiner almost single-handedly conceived & led the successful 1998 campaign for California’s Proposition 10… charged with investing in healthcare, parenting support, early education & other services for children from prenatal stages through age 5”
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... #robreiner
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... #robreiner
Contributor: Rob Reiner reshaped how California understands and invests in children
Leading the campaign for and implementation of 1998's Proposition 10, he radically reframed public responsibility for early childhood.
www.latimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“Reiner almost single-handedly conceived & led the successful 1998 campaign for California’s Proposition 10… charged with investing in healthcare, parenting support, early education & other services for children from prenatal stages through age 5”
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... #robreiner
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... #robreiner
Our last pick up film shoot of 2025! We were so busy we forgot to take pictures, but wanted to give a special shoutout to this amazing woman for sharing her story of #family, #reunification, #healing and #sisterhood for our upcoming feature documentary TOGETHER.
December 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Our last pick up film shoot of 2025! We were so busy we forgot to take pictures, but wanted to give a special shoutout to this amazing woman for sharing her story of #family, #reunification, #healing and #sisterhood for our upcoming feature documentary TOGETHER.
“Federal officials are urging 39 states, including Wisconsin, to quit hoarding federal benefits that are supposed to go to children in foster care, but that agencies instead take to help pay for their foster care expenses.”
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/15/f...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/15/f...
Feds call out Wisconsin, 38 other states for diverting benefits owed to foster kids • Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin is among the states that has diverted foster children's federal benefits to offset costs incurred by the child welfare system.
wisconsinexaminer.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“Federal officials are urging 39 states, including Wisconsin, to quit hoarding federal benefits that are supposed to go to children in foster care, but that agencies instead take to help pay for their foster care expenses.”
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/15/f...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/12/15/f...
“There are 675 wishes left to grant!”
Help fulfill a wish for a youth in #fostercare this holiday season:
www.foster-adopt.org/grant-a-litt... #holidays
Help fulfill a wish for a youth in #fostercare this holiday season:
www.foster-adopt.org/grant-a-litt... #holidays
Grant A Little Wish | Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
In a special partnership with KSDK 5 On Your Side, Little Wishes brings extra magic to children impacted by foster care by delivering special gifts during a time meant for joy and connection.
www.foster-adopt.org
December 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“There are 675 wishes left to grant!”
Help fulfill a wish for a youth in #fostercare this holiday season:
www.foster-adopt.org/grant-a-litt... #holidays
Help fulfill a wish for a youth in #fostercare this holiday season:
www.foster-adopt.org/grant-a-litt... #holidays
“Christmas, as we all know, is full of traditions. For him, it’s a reminder that he doesn’t have those traditions and has never been part of them because he hasn’t been in one place for more than a year.”
www.cornerstonesofcare.org/balancing-tr... #fostercare #holidays #Christmas
www.cornerstonesofcare.org/balancing-tr... #fostercare #holidays #Christmas
Balancing Traditions and Transitions: Navigating the Holidays in Foster Care - Cornerstones of Care
Like many families, Kali and Cameron Cool decorate their Christmas tree with their children every December. It’s typically a joyful event, with everyone pitching in to hang the lights and ornaments, b...
www.cornerstonesofcare.org
December 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Christmas, as we all know, is full of traditions. For him, it’s a reminder that he doesn’t have those traditions and has never been part of them because he hasn’t been in one place for more than a year.”
www.cornerstonesofcare.org/balancing-tr... #fostercare #holidays #Christmas
www.cornerstonesofcare.org/balancing-tr... #fostercare #holidays #Christmas
“My parents understand just how important these revelations and connections are for me…They realize the more I learn about the early days of my life, the happier I’ve become, so they’re just happy for me that I’m experiencing these connections.”
pigeon605.com/chance-meeti... #adoption
pigeon605.com/chance-meeti... #adoption
Chance meeting reveals power of foster care, adoption
Decades after foster care first caused their paths to cross, the baby and the former teenager who helped care for him met again.
pigeon605.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“My parents understand just how important these revelations and connections are for me…They realize the more I learn about the early days of my life, the happier I’ve become, so they’re just happy for me that I’m experiencing these connections.”
pigeon605.com/chance-meeti... #adoption
pigeon605.com/chance-meeti... #adoption
“it’s essential to recognise the impact #Christmas could have on your foster child’s well-being. Their emotions may be heightened, and their behaviour could change, so they’ll need your help to guide them through the festive season”
www.thefca.co.uk/resources/bl... #fosterparenting #fostercare
www.thefca.co.uk/resources/bl... #fosterparenting #fostercare
How to prepare for the first Christmas with your foster child
If you’re looking for a bit more inspiration, here are our top tips to help you get ready for Christmas.
www.thefca.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“it’s essential to recognise the impact #Christmas could have on your foster child’s well-being. Their emotions may be heightened, and their behaviour could change, so they’ll need your help to guide them through the festive season”
www.thefca.co.uk/resources/bl... #fosterparenting #fostercare
www.thefca.co.uk/resources/bl... #fosterparenting #fostercare
“The state’s latest approach to avoid hoteling is to pay…to buy or build homes that can house 1 or 2 children throughout the state. It’s a potentially costly plan, but its advocates say it may help provide more stability for Oregon’s foster kids”
www.opb.org/article/2025... #oregon #fostercare
www.opb.org/article/2025... #oregon #fostercare
A pricey new plan aims to keep Oregon’s foster kids out of hotels
Oregon child welfare officials have spent more than $57 million housing hundreds of children in foster care in hotels since 2018, the year they agreed to end the practice in a legal settlement.
www.opb.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“The state’s latest approach to avoid hoteling is to pay…to buy or build homes that can house 1 or 2 children throughout the state. It’s a potentially costly plan, but its advocates say it may help provide more stability for Oregon’s foster kids”
www.opb.org/article/2025... #oregon #fostercare
www.opb.org/article/2025... #oregon #fostercare
“Kicks for Kids is an early Christmas gift, with lots of Santa’s helpers making sure the children know they are embraced by their community”
www.wlbt.com/2025/12/09/4... #fostercare #holidays #shoes
www.wlbt.com/2025/12/09/4... #fostercare #holidays #shoes
400 foster children shop for new shoes
Santa makes an early stop for 400 children in foster care. Monday night each child was given a brand new pair of shoes just in time for the Christmas Holiday.
www.wlbt.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“Kicks for Kids is an early Christmas gift, with lots of Santa’s helpers making sure the children know they are embraced by their community”
www.wlbt.com/2025/12/09/4... #fostercare #holidays #shoes
www.wlbt.com/2025/12/09/4... #fostercare #holidays #shoes