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Millis Seniors Sew 1,000+ Teddy Bears for Kids in Need
A group of retired women in Millis, Massachusetts, gather twice a week to handcraft teddy bears for children in hospitals, foster care, and shelters. What started as one retiree's quest to stay busy has grown into a thriving community effort that's touching lives across the region. #
Kentucky Seeks Volunteers to Protect Foster Kids
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.
45 Classmates Pack Texas Courtroom for Boy's Adoption Day
An 11-year-old boy's adoption became a community celebration when nearly 45 fifth-graders surprised him by filling the courtroom. What started as a legal proceeding turned into an unforgettable moment of belonging.
Kentucky Seeks Volunteers to Protect Kids in Foster Care
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.
3 New Volunteers Give Voice to 350+ Foster Kids in PA
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.
Milwaukee Rescue Saves 10,000 Animals Through Foster Homes
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.
8 New Volunteers Sworn In to Help Foster Kids in Dawson
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.
Louisiana Volunteers Give Foster Kids a Voice in Court
Trained advocates in Louisiana are stepping up to ensure foster children don't navigate the complex legal system alone. CASA volunteers provide a consistent presence for kids who need it most.
NC Volunteers Give Abused Kids a Voice in Court
Everyday people are stepping up to become Guardian ad Litem volunteers, serving as the one constant presence for children navigating foster care in North Carolina's 9th Judicial District. These trained advocates speak up for kids in court, and they're looking for more community members to join them.
Louisiana Hosts Light of Hope Events for Foster Kids
Four towns across Northwest Louisiana are hosting ceremonies this April to honor foster children and celebrate the volunteers who advocate for them in court. The Light of Hope events shine a spotlight on kids who've experienced abuse and neglect while recruiting more compassionate community members to help.
NSW Invests $350M to Keep Indigenous Families Together
A mother who nearly lost her third child to foster care found help through an Aboriginal support program that's now getting a massive expansion. New South Wales is investing $350 million to help more than 4,000 at-risk Indigenous families stay together.
Chick-fil-A Worker With 200 Broken Bones Inspires McCalla
Wilma Brown works the lunch rush from her wheelchair at a McCalla Chick-fil-A, spreading joy to every customer despite living with brittle bone disease that's caused 200 fractures. Her journey from foster care to homeownership proves that what's broken doesn't have to define you.
Wisconsin Animal Rescue Seeks Volunteers for 16 Pets
A new foster-based animal rescue in Wisconsin just launched and needs volunteers to help 16 rescued pets find loving families. New Chapter Animal Rescue is already receiving requests and building a network of compassionate supporters.
Single Mom Adopts Three Sisters to Keep Them Together
When Ashley Anderson learned three sisters might be separated in foster care, she made a choice that changed four lives forever. The Tallahassee social worker adopted all three girls, creating the family they deserved.
Springfield Nonprofit Needs Volunteers for Foster Kids
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.
UConn Star Azzi Fudd's Family Built by Love, Not Blood
When UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd takes the court for her final March Madness, she'll have the most beautiful cheering section: a family that looks nothing alike but shares everything that matters. Their story proves the most powerful bonds aren't born, they're chosen.
Doctor Adopts Heart Surgery Patient, Finds Homes for 5 Siblings
When a 4-year-old faced heart surgery alone, his anesthesiologist became his mom and helped unite all six siblings with loving families. The adoptions became official in one massive ceremony in August 2023.
Doctor Adopts Boy Alone at Surgery, Unites 5 Siblings
When Dr. Amy Beethe found 4-year-old True sitting alone before heart surgery, she knew she had to act. Within months, she adopted him and helped place all five of his siblings in loving homes within her extended family.
Texas Nonprofit Celebrates 5,000 Kids' Birthdays Each Year
The Birthday Joy Program delivers "parties in a bag" to children in foster care, shelters, and low-income homes across Texas. What started with one mother's memory has grown into nearly 5,000 celebrations annually.
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