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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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Give us an update<\/h3>\n\t\t

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\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUpdate\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

Send us a video<\/h3>\n\t\t

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 first name only<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  2. Please do not use any names of children in foster care<\/b>. You can refer to the child as “My foster child” or “My foster daughter\/son.” If the child has been adopted, you may use their name. <\/li>\n
  3. Please do not use the names of Advokids staff<\/b>. You may refer to the person who helped you as a “staff attorney,” or “staff social worker,” depending on who you spoke with.<\/li>\n
  4. Please do not mention the county of jurisdiction<\/b> for the case. <\/li>\n
  5. Please make sure your video is under 3 minutes long.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In your video, please share:<\/p>\n

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    1. Some background information about the case and child.<\/li>\n
    2. What circumstances or events motivated you to call Advokids.<\/li>\n
    3. How Advokids helped you advocate for the child.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t

      Help us write a children’s story<\/h3>\n\t\t

      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\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare Your Story\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t

      Like us on Facebook<\/h3>\n\t\t

      It’s is a tiny gesture with a HUGE impact. The majority of hotline callers find us through Facebook via support and information groups. We are statewide, exposure online can put our services in the hands of thousands of people that need it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLike\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\"Slide3v4a-1637x486-c\"\n

      \n\t\tExtend your impact\n\t<\/h3>\n

      \n\t\tChild Welfare Attorneys\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

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

      \n\t\tMental Health Professionals\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

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

      \n\t\tLaw Students\n\t<\/h3>\n\t

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

      \n\t\tEveryone!\n\t<\/h3>\n\t