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Parent Training & Support Fund
End of Year Campaign Celebrate Mary Keane's Legacy & Support the Future of Foster Youth
As 2024 draws to a close, we invite you to join us in honoring the incredible legacy of Mary Keane, Senior Advisor and lifelong advocate for foster youth. For over 20 years, Mary has dedicated herself to ensuring that no young person ages out of foster care without a loving family. As she steps into retirement, we are proud to celebrate her vision and impact while continuing the work she began—ensuring permanency for every child in foster care.
This year, we are launching our End of Year Pledge Campaign, honoring Mary’s legacy and supporting the future of foster youth through the Mary Keane Parent Training & Support Fund.
Your Chance to Make a Difference
Mary’s work transformed countless lives, and now it’s our turn to keep her vision alive. The Mary Keane Parent Training & Support Fund provides essential resources to families welcoming older foster youth, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to thrive. This fund provides:
- Trauma-informed parent training for families ready to embrace older youth.
- Ongoing support for families, including Adoption-Competent Therapy.
- Training for YGB staff to stay on the cutting edge of best practices for foster youth.
“Without Mary, I wouldn’t have the family I cherish today. Her honesty and thorough guidance gave me the tools I needed, while her warmth, humor, and passion made the journey unforgettable. She not only supported me but also matched me with my first son—a gift that transformed my life and continues to impact my two amazing sons. Mary’s wisdom, kindness, and heart live on in our family, creating a legacy of love and gratitude that will ripple through generations.”
Mike A., YGB Parent
Ways You Can Honor Mary’s Legacy
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Contribute your memories, photos, or kind words about Mary’s impact. Your stories will celebrate the profound influence she has had on our community.
Support the Mary Keane Parent Training Fund
Why It Matters: The Power of Permanency and Ongoing Support
At You Gotta Believe, we are committed to more than just placing foster youth in homes—we provide long-term, trauma-informed support to ensure that these placements are successful and lasting. Parents who receive our specialized training gain invaluable insights into how to nurture and care for older youth who have experienced trauma, setting the foundation for trust and stability.
Your support of the Mary Keane Parent Training & Support Fund helps to ensure that foster families continue to receive the education and ongoing support they need to make a lasting impact.
Mary’s commitment to foster youth was driven by a simple, yet profound belief: “There is very little that is more important in life than ensuring that kids have someone to love and nurture them.” – Mary Keane
We couldn’t agree more. And with your support, we can continue providing the love, training, and resources that ensure foster youth find the permanent, loving families they deserve.
Join Us in Continuing Mary’s Vision
Donate Now and Make a Difference Before the Year Ends!
End of Year Giving: Your Impact in Action
As we look ahead to 2025, we’re grateful for the work we’ve accomplished together. The Mary Keane Parent Training Fund is a vital resource for families welcoming foster youth into their homes, and your support will help ensure its success for years to come.
Thank you for helping us create families where youth feel loved, heard, and supported. Together, we can continue Mary’s dream of permanency and make a lasting impact in the lives of foster youth across the nation.
