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Every child deserves safety stability and connection. Foster care offers temporary care while families work toward reunification. Curious about fostering?

Join an in-person or virtual orientation to learn ask questions!

05/30/2026

Double the locations, double the opportunities to make a difference!

Our team is out in the community at two different events this morning, ready to chat about foster care and all the ways you can support children and families in our community. Stop by whichever location is most convenient for you to ask questions, grab some information, and discover how you can create a brighter future for children! 🌟

Compassion Day
St Matthew’s Church - 5410 Louisburg Rd. Raleigh, NC
10 am - 1 pm

Wake County Community Collaborative
Robert’s Parks - 1300 E Martin St. Raleigh, NC
10 am - 2 pm

05/23/2026

Mental health matters—both for our foster youth and for our incredible foster parents! We’re excited to join AKA Chi Rho Omega at their Mental Health Wellness Fair in Wake Forest, where we are sharing resources and talking with the community about how to support children in foster care. Come see your community at work!

E Carroll Joyner Community Center
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

05/18/2026

May is National Foster Care Month! Today we celebrate one of our Faith Partners!

What an amazing recruitment event today at Mt. Peace Baptist Church! We’re excited to share that 30 people registered to learn more about becoming foster parents and making a difference in the lives of children and families in Wake County.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, shared resources, and supported the mission. Together, we can help expand families and create brighter futures for children in our community!

If interested you still have time to register: https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/foster-care-and-adoption/how-foster-child/foster-care-interest-meeting-registration

05/08/2026

Marbles Kids Museum is all about the giving the kids fun moments and we're all about giving the kids safe and stable environments to thrive in! Marbles has been gracious in hosting the PNC Family School Partnership event. We've loved spreading the word about the need for more foster parents here and we'd love to talk to you too! We will be here until 4:00 pm!

05/08/2026
Marbles Kids Museum
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

05/07/2026

Dear Kinship Caregivers,

May is National Foster Care Month, and we want to take a moment to recognize the role kinship plays and uplift the powerful impact of kinship caregiving. Kinship care keeps children connected to their families, culture, identity, and history—providing stability and belonging during times of change. Your role is essential to the broader mission of foster care, and we are grateful for all you do.

We are extending this exciting virtual empowerment & support session to ALL formal and informal kinship caregivers, "Family First, Always! Focus: Kinship Care."

As an added bonus, any kinship families seeking licensure or renewal may receive 2 hours of training credit towards their continuing education requirement for attending!

Details…

Kinship Empowerment & Support Session:

Date: Thursday, May 14th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This empowering session will be facilitated by the dynamic Dr. Terrance Ruth, and we promise—it’s an event you won’t want to miss. All kinship caregivers, whether formal or informal, are warmly invited.

If you've already registered, THANK YOU! Spread the word and share this with another kinship caregiver.

During the event, you can look forward to:

* An empowering, supportive, knowledge-filled, informational learning session with Dr. Terrance Ruth

* A powerful and inspirational caregiver testimony segment from Ladonna & Bart Jones

* Resource and information sharing tailored specifically for kinship caregivers
Please register today!

RSVP deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The Zoom link to join the event will be emailed prior to the event.

Register using the link below:

https://forms.gle/5zcgZzeCvwoT1w2L7

We hope you will join us for this meaningful and energizing evening created just for you. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Warmly,

On Behalf of the Kinship for Foster Care Month Committee:

Kitty Perry, ICPC Supervisor - [email protected]

Otoya Brown, Kinship Family Licensing Social Worker - [email protected]

Dr. Sonya Morgan, Kinship Engagement Supervisor - [email protected]

05/06/2026

May is Foster Care Month! Which means we want to celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and love that exists within the foster care community.
To every foster parent opening their heart and home…
To every social worker walking alongside families with compassion…
To every child and teen showing courage in the face of change…
And to every community member who supports, uplifts, and advocates—THANK YOU 💙
✨ Let’s use this month to honor the journey, celebrate the victories, and continue building a future where every child feels safe, supported, and seen.

If you're looking to make a difference with us, reach out to us at 919-212-7474 or [email protected]. Or you can sign up for an upcoming Interest Meeting here! https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/foster-care-and-adoption/how-foster-child/foster-care-interest-meeting-registration

05/02/2026

Become a foster parent. Open your heart ❤️ change a life-no matter the weather! Join us at the Meet Up In the Street event Wake Forest NC. 10-3pm today.

05/01/2026

Whether you’re stepping into foster parenting for the very first time or you’ve been caring for children for years, there’s always room to grow, connect, and learn. Our Trauma-Informed Training is designed to support you in understanding behaviors, building trust, and creating healing-centered homes. ❤️

Every child’s story is unique — and so is every parent’s journey. Our training gives you practical tools, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to meet kids where they are.

👉 No experience required.
👉All experience welcomed.
👉Everyone will leave with something valuable.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is for you. Let’s learn, grow, and strengthen our foster community together!

Interested? Register now for an upcoming Interest Meeting!
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/social-services/foster-care-and-adoption/how-foster-child/foster-care-interest-meeting-registration

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