About

Together we can make a difference. 

Foster parents often feel tired and alone. Most families foster for less than a year, citing burnout and lack of support as the reason they stop. At the same time, 85 percent of people who are not foster parents say they care about vulnerable children and want to help.

Foster Village bridges this gap between foster families and caregivers and those who want to help, meeting practical needs and providing holistic support beyond the system.

We help do this through three main programs:

Equipping Caregivers With Support

When a child is placed with a family, they often arrive with just the clothes on their back. Through Foster Village, families and children can get clothing, new beds and infant gear, toiletries and other basic necessities – completely free.

Connecting Families to Each Other

Foster families are often navigating a complex system and challenges that are unique to caring for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and family separation. They need to know they are not alone and need encouragement from others on the same journey they are on. By connecting foster families with other foster families, biological families and trusted resources, families are strengthened and empowered to be a steadfast source of healing and safety for the children in their care.

Advocating for Change in the System

Foster care is a messy solution to a messy reality. We believe the path to restoration is a safe and supportive community beyond the system. Foster Village upholds the inherent dignity of every child and family, understands the root causes of children entering the foster care system, facilitates relationships between foster and biological families, and replicates villages of support around the nation. We inform and engage the community by elevating the voices and stories of those with lived experience. At Foster Village, we bring awareness to the greatest needs and bridge those gaps so that every family can thrive.

As we care for the caregivers, foster families are sustained and generations of vulnerable children and families are empowered to overcome adversity.