@amarafamily
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Amara has a bold vision to change the🌎when it comes to how we support & care for kids, adults & families experiencing foster & kinship care. We believe all people, regardless of circumstance, deserve the opportunity to thrive. https://amarafamily.org/
What an amazing day yesterday was @ our Tacoma property! The remodel is coming along & it was time to bless the walls.
Thanks to all who shared their love & inspiration! Special thanks to our fab contractor Colvos Contruction & fab architect Ferguson Architects.
#bettertogether #closertogether
Thanks to all who shared their love & inspiration! Special thanks to our fab contractor Colvos Contruction & fab architect Ferguson Architects.
#bettertogether #closertogether
October 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
What an amazing day yesterday was @ our Tacoma property! The remodel is coming along & it was time to bless the walls.
Thanks to all who shared their love & inspiration! Special thanks to our fab contractor Colvos Contruction & fab architect Ferguson Architects.
#bettertogether #closertogether
Thanks to all who shared their love & inspiration! Special thanks to our fab contractor Colvos Contruction & fab architect Ferguson Architects.
#bettertogether #closertogether
We're celebrating Anne for 20 yrs of service to the kids & families we serve. Some of the kids Anne supported in her early yrs @ Amara are now grown. Anne, thank you for 2 decades of compassion & care! We’re so grateful for all you’ve given to Amara & the many lives you’ve touched along the way!🎉💛
October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
We're celebrating Anne for 20 yrs of service to the kids & families we serve. Some of the kids Anne supported in her early yrs @ Amara are now grown. Anne, thank you for 2 decades of compassion & care! We’re so grateful for all you’ve given to Amara & the many lives you’ve touched along the way!🎉💛
It’s not easy being a kinship or foster caregiver.
DYK that Amara offers caregivers in No. King County & East Pierce County free individualized support to help navigate “the system” & to meet the needs of each child?
We help families connect to the resources families need. https://ow.ly/UVly50ZUKTS
DYK that Amara offers caregivers in No. King County & East Pierce County free individualized support to help navigate “the system” & to meet the needs of each child?
We help families connect to the resources families need. https://ow.ly/UVly50ZUKTS
October 5, 2026 at 10:59 PM
It’s not easy being a kinship or foster caregiver.
DYK that Amara offers caregivers in No. King County & East Pierce County free individualized support to help navigate “the system” & to meet the needs of each child?
We help families connect to the resources families need. https://ow.ly/UVly50ZUKTS
DYK that Amara offers caregivers in No. King County & East Pierce County free individualized support to help navigate “the system” & to meet the needs of each child?
We help families connect to the resources families need. https://ow.ly/UVly50ZUKTS
We're feeling grateful for time well-spent with Tana Senn, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families earlier this week. When two leaders with hearts for children & families connect, good things happen.
#fostercare #childwelfare
#fostercare #childwelfare
October 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We're feeling grateful for time well-spent with Tana Senn, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families earlier this week. When two leaders with hearts for children & families connect, good things happen.
#fostercare #childwelfare
#fostercare #childwelfare
Get connected! We have a Facebook group for foster/kinship caregivers who identify as BIPOC(Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color). Come build community & share resources w/those caring for kids in foster/kinship care. You don't have to be an Amara family to join. https://ow.ly/wqoV50ZTLSK
October 1, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Get connected! We have a Facebook group for foster/kinship caregivers who identify as BIPOC(Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Color). Come build community & share resources w/those caring for kids in foster/kinship care. You don't have to be an Amara family to join. https://ow.ly/wqoV50ZTLSK
Working w/kids & families involved in the foster care system is important work. It's life-changing work. It's hard work. Work that caring people carry w/them.
At Amara, no one has to carry it alone. We support each other & lift each other up. We know we're #bettertogether when we're #CloserTogether.
At Amara, no one has to carry it alone. We support each other & lift each other up. We know we're #bettertogether when we're #CloserTogether.
September 30, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Working w/kids & families involved in the foster care system is important work. It's life-changing work. It's hard work. Work that caring people carry w/them.
At Amara, no one has to carry it alone. We support each other & lift each other up. We know we're #bettertogether when we're #CloserTogether.
At Amara, no one has to carry it alone. We support each other & lift each other up. We know we're #bettertogether when we're #CloserTogether.
Let's bust a foster care myth!
Being a foster family is expensive.
NOPE! As a foster parent, you'll receive a monthly stipend to help care for the child in your care, and all kids in #fostercare have medical, dental & vision insurance. amarafamily.org/amara-foster...
Being a foster family is expensive.
NOPE! As a foster parent, you'll receive a monthly stipend to help care for the child in your care, and all kids in #fostercare have medical, dental & vision insurance. amarafamily.org/amara-foster...
September 30, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Let's bust a foster care myth!
Being a foster family is expensive.
NOPE! As a foster parent, you'll receive a monthly stipend to help care for the child in your care, and all kids in #fostercare have medical, dental & vision insurance. amarafamily.org/amara-foster...
Being a foster family is expensive.
NOPE! As a foster parent, you'll receive a monthly stipend to help care for the child in your care, and all kids in #fostercare have medical, dental & vision insurance. amarafamily.org/amara-foster...
As prices for most everything soar, family paychecks are unable to cover everything families need. We're getting more requests for help w/food. So, we created lists of food banks in King & Pierce counties in Eng & Span. amarafamily.org/family-resou...
and amarafamily.org/resources-fo...
🙏Pls share!
and amarafamily.org/resources-fo...
🙏Pls share!
Family Resource Center - Amara
Amara’s Family Resource Center provides families with immediate help such as food*, diapers and other baby necessities, hygiene items, and more. We also connect people to other resources such as healt...
amarafamily.org
September 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
As prices for most everything soar, family paychecks are unable to cover everything families need. We're getting more requests for help w/food. So, we created lists of food banks in King & Pierce counties in Eng & Span. amarafamily.org/family-resou...
and amarafamily.org/resources-fo...
🙏Pls share!
and amarafamily.org/resources-fo...
🙏Pls share!
We were happy to join colleagues & partners at Nourish Pierce County's (NPC) annual luncheon. We appreciated being able to join with others in celebrating NPC serving over 65K people in our community. #bettertogether
September 25, 2026 at 4:57 PM
We were happy to join colleagues & partners at Nourish Pierce County's (NPC) annual luncheon. We appreciated being able to join with others in celebrating NPC serving over 65K people in our community. #bettertogether
Supporting children, teens & families during some of the most challenging times of their lives requires an engaged & committed community that cares, and is willing to put that care into action. We are grateful for our many partners who actively help us do this work.💛💛
#bettertogether #CloserTogether
#bettertogether #CloserTogether
September 24, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Supporting children, teens & families during some of the most challenging times of their lives requires an engaged & committed community that cares, and is willing to put that care into action. We are grateful for our many partners who actively help us do this work.💛💛
#bettertogether #CloserTogether
#bettertogether #CloserTogether
DYK that you can participate in the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)insurance program in WA if you’re a new foster or kinship caregiver? You can take up to 12 wks of PTO & receive up to 90% of your wkly pay (up to a max of $1,647 a wk) when you qualify. Learn more: paidleave.wa.gov
#paidleave #PFML
#paidleave #PFML
September 23, 2026 at 10:35 PM
DYK that you can participate in the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)insurance program in WA if you’re a new foster or kinship caregiver? You can take up to 12 wks of PTO & receive up to 90% of your wkly pay (up to a max of $1,647 a wk) when you qualify. Learn more: paidleave.wa.gov
#paidleave #PFML
#paidleave #PFML
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Extended foster care allows young people to access some foster care services even after turning 18. About three-quarters of youth who participated in extended foster care said that having access to financial resources, housing assistance and academic support helped prepare them for adulthood.
Survey: Extended Foster Care Helps, But Too Few Know About It
A new survey of more than 400 young people provides insight into the results of the government's investment in extended foster care.
imprintnews.org
September 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Extended foster care allows young people to access some foster care services even after turning 18. About three-quarters of youth who participated in extended foster care said that having access to financial resources, housing assistance and academic support helped prepare them for adulthood.
Our free teen center for 11-18 yr olds is open @ our temporary site @ Gates high school, 4608 128th St E, Tacoma on Wed 2-5pm. It’s a safe space w/free snacks, wifi, games, arts & crafts, homework help & more. Supportive youth development staff onsite. https://amarafamily.org/star-youth/
September 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Our free teen center for 11-18 yr olds is open @ our temporary site @ Gates high school, 4608 128th St E, Tacoma on Wed 2-5pm. It’s a safe space w/free snacks, wifi, games, arts & crafts, homework help & more. Supportive youth development staff onsite. https://amarafamily.org/star-youth/
No family is perfect & every family can use a little boost every now & then. Our Family Support Services program offers families in Pierce County free support & resource navigation to promote the safety & wellbeing of kids & families.
https://amarafamily.org/support-for-families/
https://amarafamily.org/support-for-families/
September 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
No family is perfect & every family can use a little boost every now & then. Our Family Support Services program offers families in Pierce County free support & resource navigation to promote the safety & wellbeing of kids & families.
https://amarafamily.org/support-for-families/
https://amarafamily.org/support-for-families/
As Yom Kippur begins, we send wishes for peaceful reflection and renewal to all who celebrate. May this Day of Atonement bring you peace.
#YomKippur #YomKippur2026
#YomKippur #YomKippur2026
September 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
As Yom Kippur begins, we send wishes for peaceful reflection and renewal to all who celebrate. May this Day of Atonement bring you peace.
#YomKippur #YomKippur2026
#YomKippur #YomKippur2026
When caregivers are supported, they can move fwd w/confidence & resilience. Connecting w/a community of people w/lived experience can be a powerful antidote to feeling overwhelmed. Our support groups meet monthly in Seattle & Tacoma on Tues &Thurs nites https://ow.ly/noIU50ZJF6c
#fostercare #kinship
#fostercare #kinship
September 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
When caregivers are supported, they can move fwd w/confidence & resilience. Connecting w/a community of people w/lived experience can be a powerful antidote to feeling overwhelmed. Our support groups meet monthly in Seattle & Tacoma on Tues &Thurs nites https://ow.ly/noIU50ZJF6c
#fostercare #kinship
#fostercare #kinship
We hiring! We're looking for compassionate people to join our team of compassionate people. And we're also looking for interns for paid internships!
https://amarafamily.org/about/careers/
#hiring #jobs #Seattle #Tacoma
https://amarafamily.org/about/careers/
#hiring #jobs #Seattle #Tacoma
September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We hiring! We're looking for compassionate people to join our team of compassionate people. And we're also looking for interns for paid internships!
https://amarafamily.org/about/careers/
#hiring #jobs #Seattle #Tacoma
https://amarafamily.org/about/careers/
#hiring #jobs #Seattle #Tacoma
Thank you Microsoft for hosting a volunteer kick-off for the employee giving season & Microsoft GIVE! Staff decorated & filled wellness kits for kids & families. Special thanks to our Board member Luke Fewel & to Lora White & Chandra Christenson for making this event happen! We💛our community!
September 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Thank you Microsoft for hosting a volunteer kick-off for the employee giving season & Microsoft GIVE! Staff decorated & filled wellness kits for kids & families. Special thanks to our Board member Luke Fewel & to Lora White & Chandra Christenson for making this event happen! We💛our community!
Wishing everyone a happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate and elevate Hispanic voices and cultures, not just in early fall, but always.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
#HispanicHeritageMonth
September 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Wishing everyone a happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate and elevate Hispanic voices and cultures, not just in early fall, but always.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
#HispanicHeritageMonth
We know there are a lot of myths surrounding foster care. Let's bust some of them!
We have to be heterosexual & married.
NOT TRUE! Amara is proud to work with all families regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion & income level.
We have to be heterosexual & married.
NOT TRUE! Amara is proud to work with all families regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion & income level.
September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We know there are a lot of myths surrounding foster care. Let's bust some of them!
We have to be heterosexual & married.
NOT TRUE! Amara is proud to work with all families regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion & income level.
We have to be heterosexual & married.
NOT TRUE! Amara is proud to work with all families regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion & income level.
Shanah Tovah! Wishing everyone a sweet, safe, and peaceful New Year filled with health, happiness, and inspiration.
#RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
#RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
September 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Shanah Tovah! Wishing everyone a sweet, safe, and peaceful New Year filled with health, happiness, and inspiration.
#RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
#RoshHashanah #ShanaTova
Hoping today is gentle on all who lost loved ones due to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Hoping today is gentle on all who lost loved ones due to the September 11, 2001 attacks.
#ThrowbackThursday Microsoft's been a great partner over the yrs! Their volunteers & $gifts have helped the kids & families we serve for⬆️decade! We're grateful!
From Sept 2016: Our amazing Microsoft teams who worked magic on United Way Day of Caring!
From Sept 2016: Our amazing Microsoft teams who worked magic on United Way Day of Caring!
September 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
#ThrowbackThursday Microsoft's been a great partner over the yrs! Their volunteers & $gifts have helped the kids & families we serve for⬆️decade! We're grateful!
From Sept 2016: Our amazing Microsoft teams who worked magic on United Way Day of Caring!
From Sept 2016: Our amazing Microsoft teams who worked magic on United Way Day of Caring!
Amara serves kinship caregivers in North King County and East Pierce County so they have the resources & supports they need to help the kids in their care thrive. https://amarafamily.org/support-for-caregivers/
#kinshipcare #fostercare
#kinshipcare #fostercare
September 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Amara serves kinship caregivers in North King County and East Pierce County so they have the resources & supports they need to help the kids in their care thrive. https://amarafamily.org/support-for-caregivers/
#kinshipcare #fostercare
#kinshipcare #fostercare
This month, we come together to remind one another that no one has to face difficult times alone. A caring conversation, a simple check-in, or letting someone know “I’m here for you” can make a big difference. In the US, call or text 988 to connect w/Suicide & Crisis Lifeline💛
September 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This month, we come together to remind one another that no one has to face difficult times alone. A caring conversation, a simple check-in, or letting someone know “I’m here for you” can make a big difference. In the US, call or text 988 to connect w/Suicide & Crisis Lifeline💛