Care teams, church partners, and volunteers across our community are finding fun, creative, compassionate ways to support families in foster care. Browse the opportunities below to see an event or volunteer opportunity near you.
New placements can happen overnight, with little warning. Organizing a meal delivery rotation for the first few weeks is one of the most tangible ways a care team can show up for a family.
Errand Running
Offer to pick up groceries, handle a laundry run, or take care of household tasks. This kind of practical, everyday help lets parents stay present with their kids instead of scrambling to keep up.
Financial Scholarships
Remove barriers for foster children by waiving fees for camps, youth programs, or child care. Every child deserves to belong and participate, regardless of their circumstances.
Parents' Night Out
Host a monthly drop-off event where foster parents can step away for a few hours: a date night, a quiet dinner, or simply time to breathe. Caring for caregivers is part of caring for families.
Trained Sitter Networks
Foster families often need background-checked or CPR-certified sitters. Build a pool of qualified community volunteers by hosting CPR training and connecting families with people they can trust.
Foster Closets
Dedicate a space to store high-need items like car seats, cribs, diapers, clothing, and beds so foster families can “shop” for free when they need it most. Practical generosity meets real needs.
First Night Bags
Assemble bags with hygiene items, pajamas, a stuffed animal, and a book for children who arrive at a new home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. A small bag can make a big difference on one of the hardest nights of a child’s life.
Foster Family Dedications
Publicly honor and pray over foster families as a community, acknowledging their commitment and pledging ongoing, tangible support. It takes a village, and this is one way to build one
Support Groups
Create a consistent space, with childcare available, for foster parents to gather, share their experiences, and find community with others who understand the journey.
Trauma-Informed Training
Equip children’s and youth volunteers with trauma-informed care training so every child who walks through the door feels safe, seen, and included, no matter what they’ve been through.
Visitation Spaces
Offer a warm, welcoming space for supervised visits between foster children and their biological families, supporting connection and healing for every person involved.
