Gabrielle (Gabby) Hood, is a young woman who wears many hats. She’s in her second year as a Police Officer for the City of Racine and she’s a community volunteer. She is fiancée to partner Brittany Meyer, who works for Racine Unified School District (RUSD) as a Behavioral Interventionist. Together, the couple are raising a […]
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Foster Closet of Racine County strives to assist Racine families, 26 children helped since September
RACINE COUNTY — The newly developed Foster Closet of Racine County is well on its way in making a difference in the lives of children who are enrolled in foster care and those who serve as foster parents. This organization, which has applied for its 501(c)3 nonprofit status, is run by two foster parents turned […]
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Faith Hope & Love receives $7,500 SC Johnson grant for Duffels for Kids program
RACINE COUNTY — Local nonprofit Faith Hope & Love has received a $7,500 grant from SC Johnson-A Family Company to support its Duffels for Kids program in the county. Faith Hope & Love will use the grant proceeds to purchase 800 Duffels for Kids bags. The bags, containing personal care and comfort items, are distributed […]
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Local nurse hosts 2nd annual school supply drive for children in foster care
RACINE COUNTY — The second annual school supply drive for children in foster care is underway. Local nurse Maggie Nielsen is once again calling on the community to help provide necessary items needed for the upcoming school year for children who are in need. Originally, Nielson got the idea to host the back-to-school supply drive […]
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Racine County Foster Care launches ‘Do It Anyway’ on July 7 with outdoor movie
RACINE COUNTY — Racine County Foster Care is rolling out the red carpet to debut its newest campaign initiative, “Do It Anyway,” as a way to increase awareness and participation within the foster program. On July 7 at 9 p.m. at the Racine County Courthouse, following Downtown Racine’s First Fridays, the organization will reveal its […]
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2023 Racine County Foster Care Information Sessions schedule
Take the steps to become a foster parent in Racine County by attending an informational session. Learn about what it means to be a provider and how you can make an impact on children in the community. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent and would like to attend a […]
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‘Take the Plunge’ to become a foster parent in Racine County, 7 informational sessions available
June kicks off Racine County’s Foster Care information series. The goal of these sessions is to educate community members about becoming foster parents in Racine County. As of now, there are 97 providers and 120 kids in the foster care system within Racine County. There are seven scheduled sessions in June at the four local […]
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Faith Hope & Love Wins Best Nonprofit Organization of the Year at the 2021 BizX Awards
Racine, WI – Faith Hope & Love announced today that they were named the winner of Best Nonprofit Organization at the 2021 BizX Awards, an annual event that honors the best of the best small and medium-sized businesses around the world. The event, which was held virtually on April 29 and 30 recognizes exceptional results […]
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Fire damages Fosters reStore warehouse in Racine
RACINE ⏤ A Saturday evening fire caused smoke damage to a nonprofit city thrift store. The Racine Fire Department responded to 5626 21st St. around 6:26 p.m. Saturday for a report of smoke inside the 100,000-square-foot building. Firefighters extinguished a small fire along the building’s south wall. https://www.facebook.com/theuptownobserver/posts/129786192232571 Sign up to make a monthly donation […]
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Foster Care 101: What to Expect When Expecting a Foster Care Licensing Home Visit
I know in my April article I said, “stay tuned next month.” So, this is a month overdue. However, May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, and I wanted to ensure the community was aware! Thank you for your patience. Now, what to expect when you are expecting right?! No, not your own baby but in […]
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Racine County Foster Care Invites Community To Celebrate Foster Parent Appreciation Month
May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month and the Racine County Department of Human Services is asking for your help, support, and participation during this month! They are looking for folks to give shout outs to foster parents on their social media profiles and then message their page so that they can post them as well. […]
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Foster Care 101: Licensing Requirements
Now that you know about the licensing process, let’s talk about what licensing requirements are. First, to dispel some common myths, you don’t have to be married and you don’t have to own your own home. There isn’t a max-age you could exceed. Yes, you can be a full-time working parent. Really, all that is […]
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Foster Care 101: The Licensing Process
Last month, you learned about some of the children in our county that need homes. If anyone is interested in any of those children, this month’s article is for you! This month’s article will explain the licensing process. When I say process, I mean it can take several months, from start to finish, to complete […]
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Foster Care 101: Racine County’s Current Foster Care Needs and How You Can Help
Last month we focused on answering the question of what is foster care, so now that you have a better understanding of the topic, let’s put that into perspective and talk about what Racine County’s current needs are and how you can help. Currently, Racine County has a daily average of 191 children placed in […]
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Foster Care 101: What is Foster Care?
By Jessica Scheeler As Julie Andrews would advise, let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start! Most folks have an idea already about this topic, but I think it’s an important starting point to define and explain what foster care is and what it looks like here in Racine County. First, […]