Learn the facts about foster care and gain a better understanding of the needs of those touched by this issue.

-National Foster Care Month: About Foster Care  

Listen to digital stories shared by former youth in foster care, social workers, child welfare supervisors, parents, family partners, advocates, judges and CASA workers to learn about the experiences and perspectives of those impacted by foster care.

-National Resource Center for Permanency and Family Connections

Make a financial contribution to support the personal enrichment or education
of a young person in foster care.

-Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan  

-Orphan Foundation of America  

Make a contribution to a national organization working to improve public policy and heighten public awareness.

-National Foster Parent Association

-Foster Care Alumni of America  

-National Foster Care Coalition  

Send a “Shout Out of Encouragement” to a youth in foster care or an alumnus of foster care.

-Foster Care Alumni of America  

-FosterClub 

Be inspired to make a difference by reading more about former children in foster care from all walks of life who are enjoying positive, accomplished adult lives, thanks to the relationships they shared with caring, committed adults.

-FosterClub All Stars  

-National Foster Care Month: Success Stories  

Send a care package to an alumnus of foster care who is attending college.

-Orphan Foundation of America  

Wear a Blue Ribbon during May in support of National Foster Care Month. Attend a local ribbon-tying ceremony to advocate on behalf of children in foster care in your state.

-National Foster Parent Association

-National Foster Care Month: Online Store

-National Foster Care Month: Events & Promotions

Donate goods such as suitcases, books, games, computers, sports equipment, musical instruments, clothing and school supplies to young people in foster care.

-Orphan Foundation of America  

Spread the word by featuring the National Foster Care Month logo and website link on your personal and/or organizational websites.

-National Foster Care Month

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