Join us on May 18 in Sacramento for the Mother’s Movement March at the California State Capitol to demand child safety, family preservation and reunification for all - @startingoverinc.ca@fir4e_org org @everydayheroes_la@anewwayoflifela@timeforchangefoundation@allofusornone the Family Reunification, Equity and Empowerment Project (FREE) and #communitydefenders
Use the QR code on the flyer to register. Some hotel rooms and transportation are available. Buses will leave from Southern California on the morning of Sunday, May 17.
Families from across the state will present a comprehensive policy platform, calling on state legislators to change “child protective services” - more accurately called the “family policing system” - into a continuum of care, dignity and justice for all children and parents.
California continues to have the largest number of youth in foster care and the largest number of people impacted by separation from their children. The family policing system has failed to protect children, the majority of who continue to leave foster care without a high school diploma, stable mental health or health care, housing or employment. Furthermore, thousands of parents and extended family members are unfairly and permanently removed from children’s lives.
The system maintains racial disparities at all levels and continues to criminalize poverty and prioritize profit.
Furthermore, the “child welfare system” is built on centuries of family separation through the genocide of indigenous communities, removal of Native American children to boarding schools and adoptions outside their culture and communities, the destruction of Black families through slavery and segregation, and the adoption, detention and deportation of immigrant youth.
@lovestreetsca@indigenous_chicana@allofusornone@allofusornonelosangeles@f.m.e.p@fuel_endlwop@curyj510@young_women_free@sisters_of_watts@gaknew
#childwelfare #childprotectiveservices #familypreservation #reunification
🖤✊🏾 Black History Month | Building Lives & Restoring Hope 💙
At Families Inspiring Reentry & Reunification 4 Everyone (FIR4E), we believe access to meaningful work and education is essential to lasting success. That’s why we proudly partner with Chrysalis to provide comprehensive workforce development support.
From resume and cover letter support to employer connections, interview preparation, and even guidance navigating FAFSA for continued education, we’re here to empower individuals at every stage of their journey.
Together, we’re helping people build skills, gain confidence, and move forward toward sustainable careers and brighter futures.
đź”— Learn more: /services/building-lives-restoring-hope/workforce-development-150374743
#BlackHistoryMonth #BuildingLives #RestoringHope #FIR4E #WorkforceDevelopment #SecondChances #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicOpportunity
“Justice is not just about accountability - it’s about restoration, dignity, and the opportunity to begin again.”
At Families Inspiring Reentry & Reunification 4 Everyone (FIR4E), we believe true justice includes second chances, healing families, and creating real pathways forward for those impacted by the justice system.
This Black History Month, we are reminded that equity, compassion, and opportunity must be central to justice - for everyone.
#BlackHistoryMonth #JusticeWithCompassion #SecondChances #RestorativeJustice #FamilyReunification #ReentrySupport #EquityInJustice #CommunityHealing #FIR4E #BreakingBarriers #HopeAndHealing #PathwaysForward
The generous support of donors like you makes our mission possible. Your contributions are directly helping individuals transitioning out of incarceration, providing them with the support, resources, and opportunities they need to rebuild their lives with dignity.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a powerful impact, empowering individuals to thrive in their second chance. 🙌🏽✨
Join us in making a positive difference - become a catalyst for change today!
All donations are tax-deductible.
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Together, we can create brighter futures for those seeking a fresh start.
#HealingTogether #FamilyFirst #SupportAndReunify #ReentryMatters #FamilyReunification #JusticeReform #EndMassIncarceration #SecondChances #CriminalJusticeReform #ProtectParentsRights #ReuniteFamilies #FairChanceEmployment #HopeAfterIncarceration #StrongerTogether #SupportJusticeImpacted #BreakTheCycle #FamiliesBelongTogether
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day 💖
Today we celebrate love in all its forms - kindness, compassion, connection, and community. Thank you for being part of a movement that shows love through action, support, and service every day.
Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with warmth, care, and hope. 💛
#HappyValentinesDay #LoveInAction #CommunityCare #TogetherWeCan #HonoringBlackHistory #JusticeAndHealing #FamilyReunification #ReentrySupport #BlackExcellence
🖤✊🏾 “Honoring Black history means creating pathways to justice, healing, and opportunity for every family.”
At FIR4E, we celebrate Black History Month by uplifting resilience, restoring hope, and supporting reunification and reentry for all. /
#BlackHistoryMonth #FIR4E #HonoringBlackHistory #JusticeAndHealing #FamilyReunification #ReentrySupport #BlackExcellence
đź’™ Supporting Our Unhoused Neighbors in Orange County đź’™
At FIR4E, our mission is grounded in lived experience. Our founder knows the realities of homelessness firsthand, having spent four years living on the streets. That perspective guides everything we do.
Throughout the year, we support individuals experiencing homelessness by distributing backpacks filled with essential items - hoodies, blankets, socks, hygiene products, and other daily necessities - helping protect health, comfort, and dignity.
Our support goes beyond immediate relief. Through our partnership with CityNet, we help connect individuals to shelter resources and housing referrals across Orange County, offering pathways toward stability and hope.
We believe in meeting people where they are while working toward long-term solutions that help individuals move off the streets and rebuild their lives. đź’›
👉 Learn more: /services
#UnhousedSupport #HomelessAssistance #OrangeCountySupport #CommunityCare #DignityAndHope #HopeInAction #TogetherWeCan
At Families Inspiring Reentry & Reunification 4 Everyone (FIR4E), we proudly celebrate Black History Month by honoring the strength, resilience, and leadership of Black individuals and families who continue to shape our communities.
Black history is not just history - it is lived experience, legacy, and ongoing impact. This month, we reflect, learn, and recommit to creating pathways for healing, opportunity, and reunification for everyone.
Together, we move forward with purpose, equity, and hope. ✊🏾🖤/
#BlackHistoryMonth #FIR4E #CommunityHealing #EquityAndJustice #ReentrySupport #FamilyReunification #HonoringBlackHistory #StrongerTogether #BuildingFutures