Across the country, people just like you are helping young people in foster care build brighter futures by serving as their foster parents, relative caregivers, mentors, advocates, social workers and volunteers. But much more help is needed. Most communities are urgently seeking more everyday people to come forward and support our nation’s most vulnerable children so they may realize their full potential.

In this section, go to the change a lifetime menu to see the many different ways to get involved and make a lasting difference in the life of a child. Explore the National Foster Care Month Toolkit for some handy tips and ideas for making the most of Foster Care Month in your community.