Single Dad Adopts Teen From Foster Care at Age 52
Stacy Barr had never been a father when he welcomed 14-year-old Dakota into his home in 2018. Six years later, their story is inspiring more people to consider adopting teenagers from foster care.
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Arizona Volunteers Pack 120 Care Kits for Foster Graduates
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.
Shreveport Nonprofit Raises Funds for Foster Care Tiny Homes
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.
England Invests £12.4M to Reimagine Foster Care
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.
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.
Fukuoka Pioneers Home-Based Foster Care for Overwhelmed Parents
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.
Cochise County Needs 9 Volunteers for Foster Care Reviews
Cochise County is calling for nine community volunteers to help decide the futures of 143 children in foster care, with meetings just one day per month from home. These citizen review boards give kids in the system an independent voice every six months until they find permanent homes.
Volunteers Give Hope to Kids in Connecticut's Foster System
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.
Riverside Needs 40 Volunteers to Change Foster Kids' Lives
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.
Minnesota Offers Free Pet Foster Care During Addiction Treatment
People entering addiction treatment can now get free 90-day foster care for their pets, removing a major barrier to getting help. A Minnesota nonprofit just partnered with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to keep families together.
Shreveport Bingo Night Funds Homes for Foster Youth
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.
Melania Trump Launches Savings Program for Foster Youth
First Lady Melania Trump unveiled Fostering the Future Accounts, a new financial program designed to give young people in foster care a stronger start. The initiative aims to help vulnerable youth build savings and financial security as they transition to independence.
Foster Mom Raises 9 Kids, Inspires Teen to Give Back
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.
Tiffany Haddish Reunites With Foster Care Social Worker
Comedian Tiffany Haddish stopped her show mid-performance to embrace the social worker who gave her a life-changing choice 30 years ago. The moment revealed how one person's intervention can redirect an entire life.
Texas Opens Mental Health Center for 30 Foster Teens
A new residential treatment center in Terrell, Texas is giving foster youth with complex mental health needs a dedicated place to heal. The facility addresses a critical gap in care for some of the state's most vulnerable teenagers.
Teen Foster Artist Turns Trauma Into Thriving Career at 16
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.
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.
Minneapolis Shelter Cares for Pets After Family Detentions
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.
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.
180 Foster Kids in Riverside County Need Your Voice
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.
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