Tag Archive: Systemic Racism

Response to Presidential Proclamation on National Foster Care Month

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Plummer Youth Promise

Dear Plummer Youth Promise Community, On April 30th, the Biden Administration released a Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2021... Read More

A Letter to Black Foster Youth

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Plummer Youth Promise

Yes, we black foster youth know the police very well. Some of us know them more than we’d like to. But I reckon that a new day is upon us. There is a growing understanding by child welfare leaders that systemic racism has plagued the black community and led to disparities in black children in foster care for decades.

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Keeping It in the Family: Kinship Foster Care

Kinship care offers many positives for kids and families and it is often the first choice for a child needing out-of-home placement due to abuse or neglect.

Sharing Best Practices With Others

Plummer’s work to connect older youth in the child-welfare system to permanent families is breaking new ground. Learn how we are sharing best practices with organizations nationally.

Ways to Help Now During COVID-19 Pandemic

Learn how you can get involved to help Plummer youth and families right now. Whether it be through a meal donation, volunteering your time or expertise, or making a donation to our Emergency Relief Fund, there's a way for you to help!