It takes a village, and we are so thankful for ours. Together, we make a remarkable impact on vulnerable children and the families caring for them.
Friends, families, partners, and supporters— you mean so much to us and you make this work possible. Truly, we couldn’t do this without you.
With #GivingTuesday approaching, we asked our champion donors why they choose to support families alongside us, and we consider it a gift to share some of their stories with you.
As a foster parent, Angela’s story reminds us of how vital it is for kids and families to feel seen, heard, and cared for from day one.
“While we also support larger non-profits, we prefer to donate closer to home with organizations that are change-makers in our own community. Foster the Family provides wrap-around care for children experiencing foster care and the families caring for them.
For the child, the exit from their everyday lives is often without warning.
Similarly, for the individual or families taking them in, little notice is given, often less than an hour! During an already bumpy transition, most children arrive without necessities like clothing, backpacks, or toiletries.
And sure, these may seem like small things, but without feeling comfortable with the small things, it’s difficult to grasp the significance of, let alone focus on, the bigger things – even kids recognize the importance of basic needs and how it makes them feel.
FTF has identified this speed bump and made it easier for families and kids to not worry about the small stuff in the early days, and instead focus on the bigger picture of safety, security, and care.
This was our experience as a new foster family when we accepted our first child, just two weeks after our family’s approval.
Other than the social worker who brought him to our home, FTF was the very first knock on our door delivering a lifesaving "parachute of goodies" for all of us in the home, and we are forever grateful!
Our family is frequently asked about our journey and how one might help us or the foster community. If this is a question you’ve asked yourself, please consider donating to Foster the Family.” - Angela
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15hMy favorite event! So exciting to see how its grown and made such an impact on foster teens in NorCal