{"id":33,"date":"2016-03-06T04:37:55","date_gmt":"2016-03-06T04:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/advokids.wpengine.com\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2021-01-29T23:21:41","modified_gmt":"2021-01-30T07:21:41","slug":"get-involved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adevine.io\/advokids-backup\/about\/get-involved\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We need your ACTIONS as much as your donations!<\/h3>\n

We know that hundreds of causes and populations in need cross your screen every day. We appreciate every cent that is donated to us, and understand when other worthy organizations receive your financial support. Below are many ways to give back to Advokids that don't involve your wallet:<\/p>\n

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If we worked on a case with you, let us know how it's going. Even if it was months ago, updates help us know the extent of our advocacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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Record a short video explaining how we helped you advocate for a foster child. If the child in your care has exited foster care and the case is closed, we would love to see them featured!<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduce yourself by your <\/span>first name only<\/b>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Please <\/span>do not use any names of children in foster care<\/b>. You can refer to the child as \u201cMy foster child\u201d or \u201cMy foster daughter\/son.\u201d If the child has been adopted, you may use their name. <\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Please <\/span>do not use the names of Advokids staff<\/b>. You may refer to the person who helped you as a \u201cstaff attorney,\u201d or \u201cstaff social worker,\u201d depending on who you spoke with.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Please <\/span>do not mention the county of jurisdiction<\/b> for the case. <\/span><\/li>\n
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      Children in foster care remain at the center of our work, and we want to share their stories. Every story is unique and we want to tell yours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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      Consider offering your services<\/a> Pro Bono for Advokids clients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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      If you are a psychologist looking to work one-on-one with a foster child, please contact\u00a0A Home Within<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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      Apply<\/a> for a legal internship with Advokids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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