Program areas at Selfless Love Foundation
Independent living:slf collaborates with child welfare agencies across the state of Florida to equip youth transitioning out of the foster care system with supportive housing, life, leadership & advocacy skills, and a sense of belonging.2023 independent living impact:-slf provided over 993 training hours to youth and young adults with lived experience in floridas foster care system, which provided tools and resources that support their transition to self-sufficiency. -slf provided 15 local youth councils with a mini-grant, technical assistance and training to advocate for change in their respective service area. -slf supported transitional housing, workshops, and guidance for 52 youth in broward county.
Adoptions:slf provides child welfare agencies & families from across the state of Florida with support, advocacy, and education to help families on their adoption journey. Slf spearheads the statewide national adoption month campaign in november, and hosts photoshoots for children available for adoption.2023 adoption impact: - 104 families served - 67 completed home studies - 7 adoptions finalized - 9 support groups hosted for prospective adoptive families
Advocacy:slf supports the development of youth leaders to advocate for changes to the child welfare system. Providing youth and young adults with live experience training in self, local and legislative advocacy, develops annual policy priorities, and coordinates meetings with state leaders and legislators, to improve policies and practices.2023 advocacy impact: -slfs advocacy efforts led to youth engagement being identified as a strategic focus for the states child welfare association, the Florida coalition for children.-slf expanded the statewide foster youth voice month campaign nationwide with 35 states participating to shift the perception of youth being seen as service recipients to being seen as organizational assets.-slf created a bill that received bi-partisan support on an adoption photo listing policy change protecting children eligible for adoption in the child welfare system.