Fostering Further

06/03/2026

☀️🚲 Happy World Bike Day! 🚲☀️

Summer adventures are just getting started, and today we had the joy of delivering TWO bikes to kiddos in care! Their excitement was contagious—they hopped on and took off down the street before we could even say goodbye. 💨💙

A bike is more than just a way to get around. It means freedom, fun, confidence, and making summer memories.

If your child in care needs a bike, we'd love to help!
Email us at [email protected].

Here's to sunshine, fresh air, and miles of smiles this summer! ☀️🌳🚴

06/02/2026

🗳️ Vote Fostering Further!! 🌟

We were nominated to be a part of The Raines Group | Real Estate Services 200th Home Sale Program! The top 5 nonprofits will each receive a donation of up to $5,000, funded by the proceeds from their 200th home sale of the year. Help us by voting once per day at: www.therainesgroup.com/200-home-sale

🚨Voting Starts Today!

The Raines Group's 200th Home Sale Program is officially underway!

Thanks to your nominations, 15 local nonprofits have been selected to participate. Now it's time to vote for the organizations you'd like to support.

🗳️ Vote once per day
📅 Round 1 ends June 6
🏆 The Top 5 nonprofits will advance to the final round on June 13

More than $15,000 will be donated through this year's program, with the top nonprofit receiving up to $5,000.

Vote now and help make a difference in our community: therainesgroup.com/200-home-sale

05/27/2026

🌟 Fostering Further's clothing closet has a new location! 🌟

Email us at [email protected] to come for a visit!

05/24/2026

Save the date! ⛳🍁
September 28th, 2026
Licking Springs Country Club
9:00 am shotgun start

Sponsorship & Registration information coming soon!

05/23/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available. We are thankful to our partners, friends, and donors who give their time, talents and resources so we can continue to support the fostering community. If you would like a hard copy of the report, please comment or message us and we will happily deliver to you.

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05/20/2026

Hi all 👋🏻 We have A LOT of new followers (thank you!) so we thought we would re-introduce ourselves. From left to right:

1. Lori Edwards: Operations Manager. The glue that keeps us all together and moving forward on a daily basis.
2. Erin Miller: Starting Strong Director. She works alongside our young adults, who are consistently teaching her what's cool....and what's not 😉
3. Shelby Conley: Executive Director: She is supported by the best team while getting out there to make sure everyone in Licking County knows who Fostering Further is.
4. Lyndsey Harshbarger: Foster Support Director: She's supporting our foster & kinship families and youth in the most amazing ways possible!

Are you new to Fostering Further and would like to learn more? Send us a message! We would be happy to take you out to coffee ☕

📸 credit to our friend Bobby at the Licking County Foundation

05/19/2026

As graduation season wraps up, please consider donating your caps and gowns to Fostering Further! We would love to pass them along to teens graduating next year so every student has the chance to celebrate this milestone with confidence and pride. 🎓 🥳

Email [email protected]

05/16/2026

Welcome Kit Explosion 💥🎉

A huge thank you to the Licking County Community Center for 60+ Adults for collecting items for our Welcome Kits! We are incredibly grateful for your generosity, kindness, and thoughtfulness.

These kits provide essential household items and encouragement to young adults as they take their first steps toward independence. Because of the support of our community, we are able to continue meeting these needs and making a meaningful difference. Thank you for being part of it! 💚

05/14/2026

Check out those beautiful blue skies showing off our new banners proudly displayed at the Licking County Courthouse. As we celebrate Foster Support Awareness month, we're proud to shine a light on the life-changing impact we're making at Fostering Further.

05/14/2026

Thank you Licking County Transit for having Shelby present to your leadership team about Fostering Further! We are beyond grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community. Without you, several of our young adults would not have reliable transportation. Thank you for all you do! 🚐 💚