Become an Adoption & Foster Friendly Schools Champion
Children from adoptive, foster, and kinship families are in every school — yet early loss, disrupted attachment, and family separation are still widely misunderstood.
We believe schools can be places of healing, hope, and belonging for every child.
That’s why we are launching a movement to transform school support for students in adoptive, foster, and kinship families — shifting from awareness to action, and from isolation to connection.
THIS CHANGE STARTS WITH CHAMPIONS LIKE YOU
Become an Adoptive & Foster Family Friendly Schools Champion
Together, we are building a powerful network of educators, caregivers, and community partners committed to creating schools where families are valued and students can truly thrive.
WHO CAN BE A CHAMPION
- Policymakers and systems leaders
- Child welfare and placement agencies
- Education institutions
- Mental health providers and professional organizations
When systems align, schools become a stronger circle of care — supporting children, strengthening families, and improving outcomes from pre-K through 12.
WHAT CHAMPIONS DO
- Advocate that schools are essential partners for child and family well-being
- Encourage Adoption & Foster competent practices in schools
- Support shared language, professional learning, and family-centered partnership
Easy to Join. Commit. Communicate. Champion!
HOW CHAMPIONS LEAD
- Share trusted resources
- Encourage Adoption & Foster Informed professional development
- Amplify hope-focused, family-centered approaches
Illinois Champions may share resources such as Connection Kits™, Connected We Thrive™ professional development, and Adoption-Competency pathways for school mental health teams.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Stand as an Adoption & Foster Friendly Schools Champion
