Foster the Village provides free basic needs items such as clothing, shoes, baby gear, seasonal boots/coats, diapers, bedding and larger items such as car seats, cribs and high chairs. These supplies help ensure a smooth transition and a comfortable environment for children and the foster families that open their hearts and homes to them. Building a child’s self-esteem with new or like-new clothing and supplies helps them fit in with their peers and gain confidence during a vulnerable time.
We also serve as a resource for foster parents to share ideas, supplies, and make connections. Training is provided for foster parents related to drug/human trafficking, how to care for babies who are born codependent on their mother’s drug addiction, current drug trends, and trauma informed care. These monthly support groups and training sessions allow foster parents from ALL licensing agencies to gather together and collaborate. In addition, Foster the Village now provides social-emotional learning for children in out-of-home care who have experienced trauma.
To date, we have served more than 6,000 local children thanks to in-kind and financial support from the community. What started out as an organization to fulfill basic needs, has evolved into a fun, safe, and caring environment for children in care.
