PACE ACADEMY HELPS FOSTER CHILDREN BLOOM

PACE ACADEMY HELPS FOSTER CHILDREN BLOOM

Bloom is proud to announce that it has once again teamed up with Pace Academy, an independent school in Atlanta, to help make a meaningful difference in the lives of foster children. The latest partnership, centered around community involvement and volunteerism, is designed to inspire the students of Pace Academy and bring hope and dignity…

BLOOM RESPITE FOSTER FAMILY ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN

BLOOM RESPITE FOSTER FAMILY ENCOURAGES OTHERS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN

Written by Bloom Foster Family Tom and Lucy Riley “What is respite? Isn’t that just babysitting?” I get asked this question frequently when explaining what our family does through Bloom. A respite foster parent accepts short-term placements in emergency situations, relieving other foster families when they need to go out of town or if they need a short break to “recharge.”   Sometimes, these placements are scheduled…

LIZARD THICKET TO SPONSOR FASHION SHOW AT FROCKS & ROCKS

LIZARD THICKET TO SPONSOR FASHION SHOW AT FROCKS & ROCKS

Bloom is excited to announce that Lizard Thicket will be a returning sponsor of this year’s Frocks & Rocks fashion show. As the sole retailer for this event, attendees can preview new and trendy fall and winter fashion styles from the Peachtree City and Newnan Lizard Thicket locations. Carly Issacson, owner of the Lizard Thicket…

Bloom Launches New Program to Deliver Hope and Confidence

Bloom Launches New Program to Deliver Hope and Confidence

Bloom has launched an exciting new initiative to provide foster children with stylish clothing delivered directly to their doorstep. Inspired by the popular Stitch Fix® model, this program is tailored to meet each child’s unique needs. It ensures they have access to high-quality clothing and will experience the joy of opening a package full of…

Triple P Positive Parenting Program: A New Level of Support for Bloom Families

Triple P Positive Parenting Program: A New Level of Support for Bloom Families

Whether you are trying to determine the best feeding schedule for an infant, teaching a preschooler to write their name for the first time, or helping a teenager navigate the complexity of adolescence, one thing is constant – parenting is hard. In fact, in a recent parenting survey through the Pew Research Center, 62% of…

Bloom Teams Up with Interior Designer to Create Spaces of Comfort and Dignity

Bloom Teams Up with Interior Designer to Create Spaces of Comfort and Dignity

Combining her creativity with compassion, interior designer Beth Anderson has partnered with Bloom to transform the way foster children experience shopping for clothing. Beth has spent over a decade working with Bloom to create unique, fun, and inviting spaces where foster children can shop for free clothing with dignity. The journey began in 2013 when…

Bloom Hosts Back to School Donation Drive-A-Thon on July 18

Bloom Hosts Back to School Donation Drive-A-Thon on July 18

Did you know that Bloom supports the academic success of foster children? Thanks to programming made possible through our generous donors, 85% of children show academic improvement within the first six months of being placed with a Bloom foster family. Bloom is able to provide foster children with a variety of academic support, including tutoring…

KEEPING SIBLINGS TOGETHER

KEEPING SIBLINGS TOGETHER

“Throughout their lifespan, people who have close sibling relationships have better mental health, better psychological health, and better social relationships.” For the estimated 80% of Americans who have siblings, many can attest to the importance their sibling relationship has on their life. And while researchers and child welfare professionals alike have begun to understand the…

Bloom’s President and CEO Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Bloom’s President and CEO Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Bloom’s President and CEO, Becky Davenport, recently celebrated her 20th anniversary with the organization. In May of 2004, she was named Executive Director of Fayette Youth Protection Homes, which is now known as Bloom. It’s not common for a CEO to remain with an organization for over 20 years, especially in the nonprofit sector, but…

Bloom Closet in Rome Equips Local Foster Children For 4H Camp

Bloom Closet in Rome Equips Local Foster Children For 4H Camp

The new Bloom Closet location in Rome recently welcomed one of its first families in need. The staff and volunteers were eager to assist a kinship foster family, which included a grandmother raising two granddaughters, preparing for a trip to summer camp. The girls were members of 4H in Chattooga County and had raised funds…