Bloom University Helps Meet the Needs of Vulnerable Youth
Despite the challenges faced in the post-pandemic world, Bloom is committed to supporting foster families and providing all foster children with the care they deserve. Unfortunately, an increasing number of foster children are exhibiting challenging behaviors and...
Local Student Goes Above and Beyond to Help Foster Children
Most high school boys are busy playing sports or too involved in school to have the time or capacity to raise funds for foster children in need. But McIntosh High School student and Bloom volunteer Krish Sarin made it a priority to find the time to make a difference...
From Foster to Forever: Celebrating the Success Story of Nicolas
Foster families have the power to transform the lives of traumatized children and help them find happiness. One foster youth whose life has been greatly impacted by Bloom’s Foster Care Program is Nicolas, who entered foster care for the first time in 2021. His story...
Go Behind the Scenes at Bloom Ball with Emcee Stephen Walker
Long-time Bloom supporter Stephen Walker will be returning as the Emcee for this year's Bloom Ball, marking its 20th anniversary. Stephen, an acclaimed speaker, singer, and realtor, has been a key contributor to Bloom Ball's success over the years. Stephen's...
Bloom Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Foster Children
For the past 35 years, Bloom Our Youth has made the well-being of foster children its number one priority. Although the programs and resources provided through Bloom may have changed over the years, the commitment to make an impact on children in need has always...
Bloom Closet Express Hits the Road to Serve Children in Brunswick and Covington
The Bloom Closet Express has been busy over the past several months—delivering free clothing, shoes, and more to foster children across Georgia. The mobile boutique recently served children in Brunswick and Covington, Georgia. In November, the Bloom Closet Express...
Bloom Opens Family Resource Center to Help Improve Family Outcomes
A child’s well-being and success is often linked to family stability. That’s why the new Bloom Family Resource Center will focus on assisting families in crisis by improving parenting and building positive family relationships. This pilot program, which began in...
2024 Bloom Ball to Make Big Splash at Georgia Aquarium
This April, Bloom will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual fundraising gala, the Bloom Ball, which benefits Georgia’s foster children. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. and, for the first time, will be held at the Georgia...
The Bloom Closet Express Visits Rabun County
On August 18th and 19th, 2023 the Bloom Closet Express embarked on a momentous journey to Rabun County, Georgia. This marked our first visit to this region, where we had the incredible opportunity to serve not only the local community but also six surrounding...
How Do I Help My Foster Child Succeed in School?
Although the world is beginning to find some sense of normalcy following the COVID pandemic, schools across the nation are still grappling with the profound impact the last few years have had on the education system. While children of all ages have struggled to catch...
Why Many People Become Foster Parents
There are many wonderful elements of the world of foster parenting, and one is the fact that foster parents choose to enter this role for a variety of different reasons. People will be spurred toward becoming a foster parent by several different motivations, and these...
Addressing Poor Atlanta Foster Child Behavior in Helpful Ways
Like any other child of varying age ranges, foster children may act out or behave poorly from time to time during their care. However, some of the underlying reasons that speak to regular difficult behavior from foster children may be different than for typical...