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A new funding program is making foster care more flexible by letting people start with weekend visits instead of full-time commitment. The approach has already helped build lasting relationships between children in care and adults who show up consistently.
Community volunteers in Chandler partnered with a local dealership to send 120 care packages to college students who aged out of foster care. The kits arrived just in time for finals, filled with study snacks, journals, and encouraging letters reminding these young adults they're not alone.
A Shreveport nonprofit brought the community together for Black Tie Bingo, raising money to build tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. The packed fundraiser moves Faith and Fostering closer to creating a safe haven where 18-year-olds can learn life skills and build stable futures.
Kentucky needs volunteers in 54 counties to review foster care cases and advocate for children removed from unsafe homes. Just one day a month, community members can help ensure vulnerable kids find safe, permanent families faster.
When parents in Japan face temporary burnout or crisis, a city is making sure kids can stay in warm family homes instead of institutions. Fukuoka is leading the country in offering short-stay foster care that feels like home.
Court-appointed volunteers are changing lives for Connecticut children in foster care, helping them find stability and permanent homes. Research shows these caring adults cut the chances of kids returning to foster care by half.
A young man who dreaded Mother's Day in foster care now celebrates the woman who chose to love him. Jaharn Mundy-Drazevich is turning his pain into purpose, advocating for Indigenous youth in care.
A packed fundraiser in Shreveport is turning bingo into tiny homes for young women aging out of foster care. Faith and Fostering's Black Tie Bingo brought together local businesses and community members to support a safe housing project with life skills training.
A Riverside County program that pairs foster youth with caring adult mentors desperately needs 40 more volunteers. One former foster child credits his mentor with helping him graduate from UCLA and build a successful career.
Kentucky needs volunteers in 54 counties to review foster care cases and advocate for vulnerable children. The role requires just one day per month and helps ensure kids find safe, permanent homes faster.
When ICE detentions left pets without their families, The Bond Between stepped in with emergency foster care and reunification plans. Volunteers from across all 50 states are now helping keep these beloved animals safe until they can go home.
Birthday Blessings is recruiting volunteers to throw birthday parties and deliver gifts to foster children across the Ozarks. The Springfield nonprofit ensures every child in care gets to feel celebrated on their special day.
Nearly 200 children in Riverside County foster care are waiting for a court-appointed advocate to speak up for their needs. A nonprofit is calling for volunteers to bridge the gap and give these kids a fighting chance.
A caseworker's gift of art supplies two years ago sparked an incredible journey for Keira Graham, who now sells her work to Olympians and sports teams. The 16-year-old Indigenous artist uses painting to process her foster care experience while connecting with her Anmatjere and Arrernte culture.
In Marion County, Illinois, up to 300 children in foster care cycle through caseworkers and placements while desperately needing one consistent adult in their lives. CASA is recruiting volunteers who can spare just a few hours monthly to become that steady presence.
A Wisconsin nonprofit has rescued over 10,000 dogs from high-risk situations by placing them in foster homes instead of shelters. The approach gives each animal personalized care while they wait for their forever families.
Three new Court Appointed Special Advocates just took their oath in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, promising to be the eyes, ears, and voice for children navigating the foster care system. After 30 hours of training, they'll advocate for kids who need someone in their corner most.
Eight new volunteers just took their oath to advocate for children in foster care in the Dawson area. They'll serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates, giving vulnerable kids a dedicated voice in court.
Sarah Paul spent nearly two decades carrying gratitude for the caseworker who changed her life as a teen in foster care. A Facebook post and a 20-year-old photo brought them back together, living just three miles apart.
When children enter foster care, one crucial voice often goes unheard in court—their own. Lehigh County volunteers are stepping up to bridge that gap, but they need more help.
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