 Todays National Foster Care Month blog is dedicated to people who work tirelessly and dedicate their resources to causes like foster care. Some of these people have talents that could lead them to Hollywood for an endless pursuit of the next big blockbuster, and yet they have found reasons to dedicate their talents to helping foster youth. Porch Productions is one of these organizations who has utilized their talents and resources to chronicle the lives of youth who have aged out of care. Please do your part in passing on awareness of this great organization, and thanks to the youth who donated their lives to this movie to make a better place for our fellow youth in care. Film Announcement Blog Announcement
The long awaited and eagerly anticipated feature
documentary, From Place to Place, about
America’s foster care system is finished and spreading its message across the
country. The film follows two modern day heroes, Mandy and Raif, for two and a
half years as they age out of foster care, find their voice and set out to
change the system that raised them. They are faced with the all too common
struggles of life post foster care, yet they are determined to not only make it
but to make a difference. The film takes many twists and turns before Mandy and
Raif make it to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and present to
the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth. Their visit to DC leads to a series of
meetings that culminate in the Caucus releasing a Call to Action for foster
care reform. On May 17, 2011 Senators Max Baucus (D-MT) and Orin Hatch (R-UT)
introduced a Bill to increase alternatives to traditional foster care and
improve outcomes for kids. Beyond Washington DC, people are answering the Call
to Action and joining the movement to give foster youth a Strong Voice. You can
help by purchasing the film, promoting the film within your network or by
organizing a community screening. To learn more and get your copy of the film
and community screening facilitators guide you can go to: www.fromplacetoplacemovie.com  Email Announcement
We are happy to share with you that the long awaited and
eagerly anticipated feature documentary, From
Place to Place, about America’s foster care system is finished and
spreading its message across the country. The film follows two modern day
heroes, Mandy and Raif, for two and a half years as they age out of foster
care, find their voice and set out to change the system that raised them. The
film takes many twists and turns before Mandy and Raif make it to Capitol Hill
to meet with members of Congress and present to the Senate Caucus on Foster
Youth. From
Place to Place is a powerful tool for social workers, educators, advocates and
the general public to build awareness, create a sense of urgency and lead
people to take action that will improve America’s foster care system. You can
take action by purchasing the film, promoting the film within your
network or by organizing a community screening To get your copy of the film and learn more you
can go to: www.fromplacetoplacemovie.com Quotes
“If every foster child had a voice I believe the system
would literally change over night!” – Mandy
“It feels great to know that I did something for someone
else somewhere else!” – Raif
“It’s pretty daunting to think a little Montana girl is
going to have a national effect on what happens with out foster care system.” –
Mandy “It’s raw and its cold and its harsh and it will hit you
hard.” – Raif |
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