When people think about foster care, they often picture young children waiting for homes. While they certainly need support, two groups consistently face the greatest challenges in finding placements: sibling groups and teenagers. Sibling Groups Brothers and sisters entering foster care have often already experienced significant loss and trauma. Being separated from one another can…
Bloom is proud of our growing partnership with Westminster Schools, an Atlanta community partner that continues to show up for foster children and families in meaningful ways. Last May, Westminster agreed to host a campus collection bin to gather new and nearly-new clothing and essential items for children served by Bloom. And to further help…
Before the lights, the music, and the celebration of Bloom Ball, a child arrives at a stranger’s doorstep, entering into foster care during one of the most traumatic moments of their life. While Bloom Ball is a beautiful evening filled with generosity and community, its purpose reaches far beyond the ballroom. Every ticket purchased helps…
We’re excited to share big news for Bloom Beyond and the young adults we serve. Bloom is incredibly grateful to Gas South for their generous Fostering Success Tax Credit contribution in support of Bloom’s Transition Aged Youth (TAY) program. This meaningful investment allows Bloom to expand outreach to young people as they age out of…
Bloom is grateful for the continued partnership with Pace Academy, whose students, parents, and staff have shown incredible support in furthering Bloom’s mission to help foster children thrive. Throughout the year, Pace Academy has hosted a collection bin and drives for Bloom, providing high-quality apparel for children entering foster care. Beyond donating, Pace students have…
An Interview with Pam Talley, Senior Vice President of Foster Care and Prevention Services At Bloom, our mission is to strengthen children and families, which often begins by opening our doors to children who need a safe, nurturing place to call home. But what goes on behind the scenes when a child enters foster care?…
Bloom is proud to welcome four outstanding leaders to our Board of Directors: Michael Bennicelli, Bettina Drake, Kim Magnon, and Denise Downer-McKinney! Michael Bennicelli, Partner at Reveille Financial, brings extensive experience in financial planning and investment management. His expertise and heart for service will help strengthen Bloom’s long-term sustainability and growth. Bettina Drake, a former…
Bloom is proud to announce that River City Bank in Rome has donated $20,000 through Georgia’s Fostering Success Act. These funds will help fuel the Bloom Beyond program for youth transitioning out of foster care. Bloom Beyond empowers young adults who have aged out of the foster care system by providing assistance with housing, continuing…
Bloom was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the Joseph B. Whitehead Child Well-Being Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. This two-year grant is a powerful investment in Bloom’s future and is specifically designed to expand three of our most impactful programs: Bloom Direct – delivers urgently needed items directly to foster families…
Bloom is proud to announce that it has officially achieved reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation (COA), a prestigious recognition of excellence in nonprofit governance, service delivery, and organizational integrity. Even more noteworthy, Bloom’s reaccreditation process was expedited without a single area of noncompliance in the fundamental practice standard, which is a rare distinction that…
