New Hampshire DCYF Foster Care

05/29/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent but you've been hesitant because you don't know what all is involved or what impact fostering will have on your family? You aren't alone!

We are excited to share that we have the perfect event for you and your family this summer!

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent but have questions or don't know where to start....YOU'RE INVITED to our Hey Neighbor Hoedown: Foster Care Awareness event on Saturday, July 25th!

This will be an unforgettable afternoon of family fun, community connection, and foster care awareness. This farm-themed carnival celebrates the power of neighbors helping neighbors and the importance of keeping children connected to the people, schools, and communities they know and love.

With 18 exciting carnival games for littles, middles, and teens, bounce houses, touch-a-truck, a FREE summer cook out hot off the grill, delicious treats, music, prizes, and a welcoming atmosphere for all families, there’s something for everyone. We’re also thrilled to offer an early-access sensory-friendly hour designed especially for neurodivergent children and their families. We also have several adaptive games to ensure that all children feel included.

If you would like to reserve tickets for this event simple comment below! Tickets are limited so don't delay! We cannot wait to connect with you!

05/06/2026

✨️To honor National Foster Care Day we want to cordially invite you to our annual GALA. This is by far the biggest way you can support us and our mission! ✨️

It’s time to get your VIP table for our 6th Annual Gala on Friday, October 2nd! We’re excited for our new location and for East Coast Soul to be joining us again this year! There are a limited amount of VIP tables so reserve yours today via the link below:

https://farenh.org/gala

Sponsorships are available below and regular tickets will go on sale soon!

https://farenh.org/event-sponsorship

05/06/2026

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR SHARING MATT'S STORY! THIS SPECIAL YOUNG MAN DESERVES A FAMILY AND WE ARE SO THANKFUL FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP IN RAISING AWARENESS! WE HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED AN ADOPTION INQUIRY FOR HIM FROM THIS POST. WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR YOUR EFFORTS TO SUPPORT MATT AND HIS FUTURE FOREVER HOME. WE CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH! PLEASE KEEP SHARING!

Hello New Hampshire!

Foster Care Awareness month is the perfect time to relaunch our Wednesday's Child Spotlight!

Say HELLO to Matt! He is an awesome 12 year old who really wants to find his forever home! He loves reading, legos, Minecraft and animals. He also loves arts and crafts, games, and time at the beach. He is very polite and an amazing chicken farmer! He can be talkative and engaging and forms really wonderful relationships with trusted adults. He loves to go swimming and play board games with friends.

Could you be that family for Matt? An ideal family would be one that is committed to him, active yet consistent.

To learn more: https://www.adoptnh.org/matthew-1

05/04/2026

Our 3rd Annual North Country Summit for current and prospective foster caregivers is here!! Our exclusive registration window for potential foster parents is NOW OPEN!

If you are interested in learning more about supporting children in foster care, come join us at the North Country Summit on Saturday, May 16th at the Mountainview Grand Resort.

This event features engaging training, an extensive community partner fair, free lunch and connection with foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers.

Pre-registration is required to attend. Email [email protected] to register for this event!

05/04/2026

Children are always watching… not just what we say, but how we live.

They notice the tone in your voice, the way you speak about yourself, how you repair after mistakes, and how you show up when things feel hard. These “little things” are actually the blueprint they use to build their own inner voice, relationships, and sense of self.

This is how emotional safety is taught.
This is how self-worth is learned.

Not through perfect parenting—but through consistent, human moments of awareness, repair, and connection. 💛

So the next time you feel like it’s the small things… you’re right.
They’re small—but they’re shaping everything.

05/03/2026

Hello New Hampshire! May is Foster Care Awareness Month!

How can you help? We're so glad you asked!

We are actively seeking:
* Foster parents: long term and short term
* Mentors for our teens: weekly to monthly engagement
* Visiting families for our youth in residential care: weekly to monthly engagement

To learn more about these options, join us for a LIVE virtual informational session held every Thursday at 7pm.

Register for a Thursday that works best with your schedule, complete this quick form: https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/5faa01f3268046249e6d344b25cf26a3

We hope to see you there!

05/02/2026

Hello New Hampshire!

We’re so grateful for this amazing community and the way you always show up to support one another 💛

We’re currently looking to connect with a beauty school, hair salon, or individual stylist who would be interested in leading a hands-on training at our annual conference this October. The focus would be on proper hair care for ethnically diverse children, specifically to support foster parents in building confidence and skills.

If you or someone you know might be a great fit, please tag them in the comments or reach out via email at [email protected] for more details. We’re happy to discuss compensation and additional information directly.

Thank you for helping us spread the word—we truly couldn’t do this without you!

05/02/2026

May is National Foster Care month 🩵 Join us every week to find out a new way to support the Foster & adoptive children in NH. We are so incredibly thankful for our foster & adoptive parents who make sure the children in NH have a safe home. And we are also so thankful for the community behind them that funds our grants, events and makes sure every kid has opportunities.

*Check back for more information, every week, for a different way you can support FARE this month.

05/01/2026

May is Foster Care Awareness Month!

Help us spread the word by sharing the Online FOSTER PARENT STORE sponsored by NHFAPA! Please share this link with your friends and family!

05/01/2026