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09/04/2026

The W**e Walk is calling! 🍷

Presale tickets are available now for just $45 through September 18. Buy early, save on your ticket, and join us for an amazing night in Downtown La Grange, all while supporting children and youth in foster care. 🎟️

Get your tickets here: https://onecau.se/winewalk2026

08/28/2026

Enjoy this weekend with your family! 💙

Find the best things to do with kids in Chicagoland Aug. 28-30, including festivals, live music, outdoor movies and family activities.

08/25/2026

From the first day of school to graduation and beyond!

A special shoutout to "L", who is heading off to her first year of college! 🎓 We’re so proud of all she has accomplished and excited to see what comes next.

As our students begin a new school year, we’re reminded that support can make a difference at every step. Thanks to our Sponsor a Student donors & sponsors, youth in our care are starting the year with the supplies, clothing, college essentials, and resources they need to feel prepared and confident.

Thank you for investing in our students and the futures they’re working toward. 💙

08/22/2026

We can't wait to cross the 5k For Foster Youth 2026 finish line ! 💙🏃‍♀️

Join us on September 26 for a morning of movement, community, and support for youth in foster care. Run, walk, bring your friends and family, and make every step count!

Register today at https://onecau.se/_mqyxs1

08/21/2026

Enjoy this last weekend of summer fun before the first day of school on Monday for CPS! 💙

Find the best things to do with kids in Chicagoland Aug. 21-23, including festivals, carnivals, back-to-school events and family activities.

08/20/2026

Want to make your 5K go even further? 💙 Become a 5k For Foster Youth 2026 Ambassador and help raise funds to support children and young people in foster care! 100% of donations raised through your page will go directly toward supporting youth in care.

When you register, you can create and customize your own fundraising page, then share it with friends, family, coworkers, and your community to sponsor your run or walk.

✨ Set your own fundraising goal
✨ Personalize your page
✨ Share it with your network
✨ Help support youth in foster care

Every step you take can make an even bigger impact. 💙

Register today and become a 5K Ambassador: https://onecau.se/_mqyxs1

08/18/2026

Kids who have experienced foster care may have unique triggers at school. I’ve shared several in this post but feel free to ADD in the comments! 👇 Every child and situation is different.

I’ve continued to update this post based on feedback from the community over the years - thank you for your contribution!

Foster parents: If you know of a clear support need for a child in your care, consider foreshadowing the best you can for the child and communicate with their teacher/school counselor where appropriate. Accommodations may be available you don’t even know exist.

School staff/teachers/specialists/counselors: If you can avoid altogether for the entire class - great! If you can alter or provide support/accomodations - wonderful! I know that isn’t always possible. If that’s the case, consider giving kids a heads up about whats going to happen and/or checking in or offering support after. THANK YOU for all you do for youth impacted by foster care. For many, school is the place where they feel safest and some of their most trusted adults may exist at school. Your everyday care matters more than you know!

👉Comment SUPPORTS and I’ll send you a post that has a ton of ways schools can help kids impacted by foster care.

08/17/2026

We’re getting ready for the 5k For Foster Youth 2026! 💙 Did you know our 5K is for all ages? Bring your family, friends, kids, pets, and anyone who wants to join us for a fun morning supporting youth in foster care. Every step helps make a difference for youth in care. Register Here: https://onecau.se/_mqyxs1

📅 September 26, 2026
👟 Run, walk, or cheer us on. Everyone is welcome!
💙 Register today: https://onecau.se/_mqyxs1

08/12/2026

Help our kids fill their backpacks! Our Sponsor A Student Drive is still going, and there’s still time to help provide backpacks, notebooks, classroom supplies, clothing and other essentials our youth need for the year ahead. Help us send our students back to school ready for success at https://onecau.se/sponsorastudent

Every gift helps a student walk into school ready to learn 💙

07/31/2026

Enjoy this weekend with your family! 😊

Find the best things to do with kids in Chicago and the suburbs July 31-Aug. 2, including family festivals, monster trucks, live theater, cultural events and free summer fun.