Making a Difference Long After Foster Care Awareness Month
Every May, Foster Care Awareness Month shines a much-needed spotlight on the challenges faced by thousands of children growing up in the foster care system. But raising awareness is just the first step. To truly improve the lives of these kids, we need more than attention — we need action.
Real change happens when we show up, speak out, and step in with tangible support. As this Foster Care Awareness Month comes to an end, we invite you to go beyond simply spreading the word and join Foster Love in making a real, lasting impact.
Ways to Make a Real Difference That Lasts
Volunteer Your Time
There are many meaningful ways to volunteer that directly brighten the lives of foster youth. Help assemble bikes, pack Sweet Cases filled with essentials, assist teenagers in shopping for their first new school outfit, or sign up to support Disney Days this fall — a special event that reunites siblings separated by foster care. Every moment you spend creates memories and shows foster kids they are cared for.
Join Virtual Service Projects
If getting out isn’t easy, you can still make a difference from home or the office. Virtual service projects guided by Foster Love let you decorate duffle bags, write uplifting notes, or pack hygiene kits. These efforts send a powerful message of hope and care to kids who need it most.
Start a Fundraiser
Your voice and passion are powerful tools for change. Launch a fundraiser among your friends, family, or community to support Foster Love’s mission. Every dollar raised goes toward providing foster youth with dignity, support, and opportunities to thrive.
Become a Social Media Advocate
Use your platform to amplify the voices of foster youth by posting, tagging Foster Love, and sharing their stories. The more people who learn about the challenges and triumphs of kids in foster care, the more hands will join in to help.
Foster Care Awareness Month Impact Is Nothing Without Action
This month should be about more than recognition. It should also be about turning intention into action. No matter how you choose to get involved, you’ll be joining a growing movement committed to uplifting children in foster care.
Let’s make this month the start of something bigger, together.
