Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition

Wow! Couple adopts 7 siblings in foster care after parents die in a car crash. Are you interested in learning more about foster care? Visit our website, foster-adopt.org

Good morning! Check out this incredible story of a 19-year-old who aged out of foster care system and was adopted by former caseworker https://apple.news/AfWaaLLnXSf2DAueTrUkBtQ

Here is a great story of some amazing foster parents to brighten up your timeline! https://www.usatoday.com//cincinnati-ohio-cou/7401017002/

Are you called to serve? Therapeutic Foster Care is the highest level of service, caring for our children most in need. In return for your service, Treatment Foster Care families receive extensive support: Specialized, trauma-informed training Dedicated, licensed therapist... On-call support from the Coalition Monthly maintenance of $1,500 and up Therapeutic Foster Care is not for everyone. But we can help you decide. Reach out to Angele Chewe (314-367-8373 or [email protected]).

Thank you St. Louis Post-Dispatch for sharing.

"The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he/she will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are agents of change and the most powerful therapy is humane love" - Dr. Bruce Perry Visit our website to learn more about becoming a Foster parent and changing a child's life for the better. #foster #fostercare #fosteringislove #adopt #adoption #stlouis #nonprofit #love #therapy

"Foster Care Was Always Tough. Covid-19 Made It Tougher." Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have responded to over 1,000 CareLine calls, distributed 2,500 clothing items, finalized 10 adoptions, continued to place kids with relatives, advocated for foster children in schools, and trained dozens of foster parents. You won’t be surprised to learn that, we’ve seen our kids and families react to these unprecedented circumstances with resilience, grit, and grace. B...ut what’s impressed and touched our staff even more is how our community selflessly stepped up for those that became more vulnerable as a result of the crisis. In the past few months, we’ve seen our volunteers, parents, donors, community partners, and advocates take on incredible burdens and perform extraordinary acts of kindness and compassion. Thank you for bringing your time, talent, and treasure to our mission. https://www.nytimes.com//pare/foster-care-coronavirus.html

Every child needs and deserves to grow up safe and protected from abuse and neglect, and caring foster parents offer children support and stability when they need it most. Visit our website to learn more about becoming a foster parent. https://buff.ly/3q4cUO5 #foster #fostercare #adopt #adoption #fosteringislove #fostercareawareness

Congratulations to Michael McMillan, CEO & President of Urban League Metropolitan St. Louis. A well-deserved honor! Throughout the trials of 2020, the Urban League has been invaluable to our families in need. During the pandemic that shook all of our communities to the core, the Urban League stood up to every challenge to make sure the people of St. Louis metropolitan and Illinois counties had their basic needs met. Mr. McMillan and the Urban League have worked tirelessly for... our community; thank you for being an outstanding community leader and example for all! ULSTL <3 #ulstl #community #personoftheyear #stlouisamerican ##stlouis http://www.stlamerican.com//article_2a7ab194-4b78-11eb-a6e.

We just don’t know what to say. You helped us blow past our goal of $200,000 and we have raised $292,858!! We couldn’t be more grateful that you made our first Foster Hope Day such a success. From our family to yours, thank you!! It’s been a tough year for every family in St. Louis, but families caring for kids impacted by foster care, as usual, have felt it more than most. But thanks to your support, this year has not been a threat, but an opportunity. It’s been a ch...ance to show kids who’ve experienced trauma that times of stress do not lead to neglect or abuse. You support us so that we can support families. And those families have helped kids heal from their pain during a profoundly difficult time. That’s something they’ll remember for the rest of their lives, giving your gift today a lifelong impact. And, because this is the Coalition, it was a ton of fun! Even though we would have loved to see you at Hope in a Handbag and Sizzle, we truly feel like this was the next best thing. We hope you had an amazing time and are as full of hope and gratitude as we are! Last but not least, thank you to our phenomenal committee. These amazing raffles, activities, and celebrity cameos would not have come together without this generous bunch of advocates for kids in care. In a tumultuous year that never let us let our guard down, you put on an incredible event. At the Coalition, one of our values is family. Specifically, the value reads: We are family. We are connected and support one another in meeting the needs of our own families and the families we serve. We assume the best and are committed to each other. Once again, you have proven that when we come together for a single purpose, we can make big and important things happen. Thank you! And thank you for being part of the Coalition Family. #thankyou #fostercare #fosteringislove #adopt #adoption #love #stl #facc #fosterhopeday

Last raffles to pick for the night !! Go to Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition fb live from 7-8 and bid on one of these awesome packages Cocktail basket: Whether you stir it, shake it, or take it straightthis package is for you! Every hour is happy hour with this prize. It’s perfect to replenish your liquor cabinet and get ready for those boozy apple cider, hot chocolate, and eggnog holiday drinks. With a variety like this, there won’t be any drink you can’t make. So get... ready to mix it up with our friends: Gin, Vodka, Tequila, Brandy, Grand Marnier, Chambord, Cointreau, Bourbon, St. Germaine, Amaretto, Frangelico, Kahlua, Rum, Cognac, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, and Single Malt Scotch! You know what they say...it’s five o’clock somewhere! Or Frye Sacha drawstring bag, Nelly Buds, and Katie’s Pizza: A little Frye. A little Nelly. And a little pizza!! This is a yummy trio that you’ll want to Ride Wit Me to win. Included is a NEW Frye Sacha drawstring mini leather crossbody bag in vintage crinkle Nappa leather with removable fringe and Concho detail. The bag has a magnetic snap closure, is fabric lined, and the interior has both a zip and slip pockets. We’re throwing in cans of the just-released limited-edition (and sold out everywhere) Nelly Budweiser...which makes us think of pizza...of course. Tucked into your Frye crossbody, you’ll find a $25 gift card to Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria. Good Gracious It’s Bodacious! See more

Today is Foster Hope Day! Foster Hope Day is a fun, virtual day of giving benefiting children impacted by foster care. Make your gift now at www.charidy.com/fostercare Just because COVID-19 cancelled our in-person events doesn’t mean the needs of kids in foster care stop. Working together, we’ll raise $200,000 to ensure children impacted by foster care have safe, loving homes in which to heal. And best of all? Every dollar you give will be matched 1-1 by our generous sponsors.