May is Foster Care Awareness Month 💜
There are so many meaningful ways to support children and families impacted by foster care and every act of kindness makes a difference. Whether you become a foster parent, mentor a youth, support your local Rainbow Room, provide respite care, organize a donation drive, or simply help a foster family with a meal or errand, your community involvement matters. 🏡✨
This month, we encourage you to learn more, get involved, and help create a stronger support system for children in foster care and the families caring for them.
Learn more at fostercommunity.org
#fostercommunity #fostercareawarenessmonth
#strenghteningfamilies #supportingcommunities
Last week we gathered with our Resource Partners at @fostervillageaustin for our quarterly check-in.
It was such a meaningful time to connect with this dedicated group of community partners, share program updates, and discuss upcoming initiatives and seasonal programming. We also loved the opportunity for networking and strengthening relationships among fellow nonprofit professionals working alongside children and families. ❤️
We are grateful for this collaboration and continued partnership that helps strengthen support for families we serve every day. We love doing this work together!!😊
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Today is the start of a new month and Foster Community is excited to share some information sessions happening in the month of May!🌺
Interested in fostering, adopting, mentoring, or volunteering? Attending an info session is the FIRST step to learning how you can support children and families involved in the child welfare system. 💜
📩 DM us for details or visit fostercommunity.org to learn more!
#fostercare #adoption #kinship #fostercommunity #strengtheningfamilies #childplacingagencies #learn
Thinking about fostering or adopting, but worried that being single might be a barrier?
It is absolutely still possible to become a foster or adoptive parent. Many Region 7 child placing agencies work with single parents who are ready to provide a safe, stable, and supportive home for a child in need.
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and what matters most is your commitment, love, and ability to care for a child. ✨
If you’ve been considering taking the next step, this could be your sign. Register for an info session today using the link in our bio to learn how to become a foster or adoptive parent today!❤️
#fostercommunity #infosessions #fostercare #adoption
Our team @partnershipsforchildren is wearing blue in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Families thrive when their community is there to support them. Through emergency resources and mentorship programs, Partnerships for Children works every day to create safe environments where children are seen, heard, and cared for. 🌈
This month, make the commitment to learn how you can help strengthen families! Join #GoBlueDay and stand with us in creating safer futures for every child. 💙
Thinking about becoming a foster or adoptive parent? Join us for a special Foster & Adoptive Parent Q&A Event on April 11 from 1:00–3:30 PM at SAFE (4800 Manor Rd, Austin)!
Hear real stories from foster and adoptive parents, ask your questions, and connect with local child placing agencies and resource organizations.
✨ Info session
✨ Giveaways
✨ Refreshments
✨ Community resources
This is a great opportunity to learn more about fostering or adopting and meet organizations that support children and families in our community.
Last chance to RSVP! Email [email protected]
#fostercommunity #fostercare #adoption #partners #childplacingagencies
#communityevent
Thinking about becoming a foster or adoptive parent? 💙 Come connect, learn, and ask questions in a supportive space.
Join us for our Foster & Adoptive Parent Q&A Experience where you can hear directly from families with real foster and adoption experience.
✨ What to expect:
• Meet families with foster & adoption experience
• Ask questions and get inspired
• Connect with local child placing agencies
• Learn about volunteer, mentor & babysitting opportunities
• Food and giveaways!
Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we’d love to see you there. 💛
Email [email protected] to reserve your spot today!
#fostercare #adoption #fostercommunity #supportfosteryouth #austintx
Tomorrow is the start of a new month and Foster Community is excited to share some information sessions happening in the month of April!🌼
Interested in fostering, adoption, mentoring, or volunteering? Attending an info session is the FIRST step to learning how you can support children and families involved in the child welfare system. 💜
📩 DM us for details or visit fostercommunity.org to learn more!
#fostercare #adoption #kinship #fostercommunity #strengtheningfamilies #childplacingagencies #learn
Not ready to foster or adopt? You can still make a meaningful impact 💛
There are so many ways to support children and families in our community through volunteering. From helping behind the scenes to supporting events, your time and talents can truly make a difference.
Region 7 volunteer opportunities include: admin support, events, transportation, food prep, organization, and more!
✨ Interested in volunteering or learning more? Reach out to get connected or visit fostercommunity.org/partners
#fostercommunity #partners #volunteering #supportcommunities #strengthenfamilies
🌟 Interested in fostering or adopting? Join us for an Info Session + Q&A Parent Panel for future foster and adoptive families! 💙
Come hear directly from families who have gone through the foster care and adoption process, ask questions during our parent panel, and connect with child placing agencies from across Region 7. Whether you’re ready to start the journey or just curious about how to get involved, this event is a great place to begin.
✨ Event Details
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 The SAFE Alliance – Building B
📍 4800 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723
Enjoy refreshments and enter for a gift card giveaway! 🎁
Space is limited, reserve your spot today by emailing [email protected]
#fostercommunity #infosession #fostercare #adoption
March Madness fans, this one's for you! HornSports is presenting Play4APurpose, a March Madness bracket challenge benefiting Partnerships for Children! Make your picks based on skill, stats, or just vibes... and turn your bracket into support for Central Texas children and families connected with CPS.
For just $20 per bracket, you'll:
🏀 Compete for your chance to win Two Step Inn Music Festival passes + a cowboy swag basket 🤠
🏀 Get one entry into our raffle featuring prizes from Made In, Aviator Nation, Howler Brothers, and more.
🏀 Compete against your friends and family in your own league, or compete solo!
✨ Want to boost your odds? Up to 10 additional raffle tickets can be purchased for even more chances to win.
Compete + Share = Make an Impact with your March Madness picks! Register to enter your bracket today at hornsports.com/bracket ⛹️
Becoming a foster or adoptive parent requires more than love, it also takes emotional readiness, flexibility, and a trauma-informed mindset.💙
Here are a few important traits that can help caregivers support children who have experienced foster care:
1. Ability to Handle Uncertainty
2. Trauma Informed Empathy
3. Patience with Slow Progress
4. Strong Emotional Boundaries
5. Willingness to Work as Part of a Team
When caregivers are emotionally prepared, they can create spaces where children feel safe, supported, and valued.
If you are ready to take that next step and learn more, join a Region 7 Foster Care & Adoption Info Session this month. Click the link in our bio to sign up or message us for details!
#fostercommunity #fostercare #adoption #kinship #learnmore #infosession #traumainformed
