How Can You Get Involved?
Getting involved is much easier than you think. Foster caregivers and others in the system always need support or resources. There are several different ways in which you can help.
How Can You Help Offer Resources for Foster Families?
First is time; volunteers are always needed—more hands make light of heavy loads. Connect with your local foster communities to find where your help is most needed.
Start a Foster Care Ministry at Your Church
The church can offer an essential support network for foster children and families. Consider starting a Foster Care Ministry dedicated to helping foster families at your church.
Donations
One of the most overlooked resources in foster care is donated goods used by foster homes. Goods such as blankets, clothing, food, grocery vouchers, and toiletries are always welcome to help support the needs of foster children.
Financial Support
For some, a financial contribution is the most straightforward way to help spread the word and continue advocacy work in the community. Even a small donation can go a long way in a foster child’s life.
Online and In-Person Advocacy
Speaking out and sharing information about resources for those in the foster care system is another excellent way to show your support.
Host a Donation Drive
Another method that is often overlooked is itemized and financial donations. This can come in many forms, including offering to help host a donation drive where people from within the community can donate supplies or fundraise and raise awareness for foster children in care.
Volunteering
Time is one of our most valuable resources. Whether you’re available to mentor youth as a local business person or have a service you can offer to a local agency and/or family in the foster care system, get in touch with Foster Coalition to see how your services can be further utilized.
No matter the size or type of contributions, know that it makes a world of difference to those who need it most. Community resources for foster parents are vital and they often come in many forms.
Donate Transportation to Aged Out Youth
Often, youth aging out of the foster care system don’t have access to reliable transportation. If led, you can donate a vehicle for foster youth to use to get to and from work. If you’re a dealership or auto repair shop, you can offer repairs and/or car work at a reduced rate to recently aged out foster youth.
Contact Foster Coalition
Contact us to see how you can use your talents and resources to the benefit of the foster care system.