A home-cooked meal can provide great comfort during the transition period of welcoming a new youth into the family. If cooking isn’t your thing, you can still make a difference by sending a pizza or gifting them an Uber Eats, Door Dash, or Restaurant Gift Card. It’s a practical way to nourish the family while they adjust to their new responsibilities.
As a foster family adjusts to the additional demands of parenting, everyday chores can sometimes be neglected. You could lend a hand by helping with tasks you feel comfortable doing, such as mowing the lawn, helping with their garden, or other household tasks. Even small acts of service can make a big difference.
Foster parents also need time to reconnect and recharge. You can offer them a well-deserved break by donating gift cards for restaurants, movie theatres, or other activities that give them the opportunity to enjoy a date night. Your gift helps them take a moment to strengthen their relationship, which in turn supports the stability of their home.
A few thoughtful words can uplift and encourage foster parents during challenging times. Sending an encouraging card is a simple yet powerful way to remind them that they are not alone and that their work is making a real impact on the life of a child.
When you give through any of these options you’re doing more than just meeting a need, you’re offering hope and healing. You’re showing children and youth in foster care that there are people who care deeply about their future and believe in them. You’re helping them feel valued, confident, and worthy of love and support.
If you’re interested in providing support related to one of the categories above, or have other ideas on how to provide support we’d love to hear from you! We’re always looking for new ideas and generous hearts to support our families and youth in foster care. If you’d like to donate instead, click the Learn More button on the fund you’re interested in supporting in the donation section above.