Justice Resource Institute Foster Care and Adoption

08/28/2026

Thank you to our friends at Safelite for the donation of skateboards, helmets, and water bottles! This has brought so much joy to our kiddos 💙

08/27/2026

❌ Myth: You have to be married to foster.

✅ Fact: Single adults can become amazing foster parents!

Families come in all shapes and sizes—and so do foster families.

08/25/2026

Every child needs someone to see their beauty, light, and promise.

Sean met Laura while visiting the library where she worked. That ma...

08/24/2026

"Do I have to own my home to become a foster parent?"

No! Many foster parents rent apartments or homes. What matters most is providing a safe, caring, and stable environment for a child.

❤️ Love makes a family—not home ownership.

Learn more about becoming a foster parent today.

08/21/2026

Consistent kindness can mean the world to a child entering care 💙

08/20/2026

"Caring for teenagers can be scary, but guess what? Being a teenager is really scary as well."

As a youth basketball coach, Stacey was skilled at making connectio...

08/18/2026

Em's story.

Em is a teenager who promised herself she would never be adopted af...

08/13/2026

We're still loving summer, but back to school is just weeks away. How do foster parents ease the transition? By being there, letting kids know they matter, and making sure they have the tools to feel safe.

Could you help? Reach out! We'd love to talk about your transition into foster care.

08/12/2026

Happy Wonderful Wednesday folks!

Last week our agency took our annual trip. The weather was perfect and everyone's spirits were high. The kiddos, youths, and foster parents who attended the park enjoyed the water park, rides, and ice cream the size of their heads! There was laughter, so many smiles, and pure joy.

We would like to give a special Thank you to Bloom Tour and Charter Services for the excellent ride and Safelite for the awesome drawstring backpacks filled with cooling rags, water bottles, etc.

We know that foster care can be filled with difficult days, paperwork, and checklists, but these annual trips are a great way for everyone to take time away from the day-to-day responsibilities to remember the importance of summer fun!

08/11/2026

A really wonderful story from a youth's perspective of how her foster mother intentionally built their relationship, by showing interest, respect, and consistency. Give it a watch💙

Care experienced young person, Marwa, shares her experience as a fo...