National Foster Care Month
Even if you are not a foster parent, there are many things you can do to support them in your community. Here are some great ideas from the Florida Department of Children and Families:
- Free haircuts, dental care, clothing, or transportation.
- Free services based on your business: construction, home furnishings, family dinners at restaurants, mechanic services.
- Scholarships or free lessons for summer camp, sports teams, dance, art, or music.
- Providing school supplies (books, pencils, book bags, paper).
- Providing jobs for older youth
- Mentoring a child
You or your organization can contribute money or donate goods: - For scholarships, summer camps, field trips, or music lessons.
- For holidays, birthdays, and graduations.
- Other items such as car seats, high chairs, toys, luggage or clothes.
You can support agencies and the court system by: - Recruiting foster/adoptive parents in your community.
- Hosting social events for foster/adoptive parents (picnics, parties, bowling).
If you would like to help a foster family in your community, please contact [email protected]
