The process to adopt and/or foster a vulnerable child can be arduous and frustrating. Tightened state budgets and a deliberately-slow bureaucracy put many families in a devastating bind; many give up before they are allowed to welcome children into their home.
YATOM knows and understands these frustrations. That is why we created the YATOM Family Fellowship, a program which is meant to inspire hope for families striving to foster/adopt. Since 2016, we have been providing support through education, creating community and financial support. And, starting in 2021, thanks to the generosity of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix, we began running dual-tracks programs: both a national cohort and a local Phoenix-only in-person cohort.We are currently completing our 7th cohort, and accepting applications for our 8th program, which will begin January, 2023. Fellows have the chance to receive a stipend and a be part of a close-knit community to talk about the adoption/fostering process together.
