The Foster Network

06/20/2026

📣 Calling Community Partners & Vendors!

We're looking for organizations, businesses, and community resources to join our School Year Kickoff Resource Fair on August 1 at The Foster Network.

Hosted in partnership with Foster605, this annual event helps children and families connected to foster care start the school year with the resources, support, and connections they need to thrive.

Last year, we served more than 450 children, and we're hoping to reach even more families this year.

Whether you'd like to share information about your services, connect families to community resources, provide support or educational opportunities, or build relationships with foster and adoptive families, we'd love to have you join us.

🗓️ August 1, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Foster Network

Register today:
🔗 bit.ly/tfn-resource-fair

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with organizations that may be interested in participating. 🩵

06/19/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, The Foster Network will be closed on Friday, June 19. We will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 9:00 AM.

Today, we honor and reflect on the significance of freedom, justice, and equity for all. ❤️🖤💚

To learn more about the history and meaning of Juneteenth, visit juneteenth.com.

06/18/2026

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, The Foster Network received $12,026.12 through this year's Scooter's Day of Giving! ☕️

A special thank you to our board member, Kristen, and Travis Rhoades for their leadership and continued commitment to children in foster care.

We're also grateful to the Scooter's Coffee team and everyone who chose to support local nonprofits with their purchase. Your impact reaches far beyond a single day of giving. 🩵

06/17/2026

✨ Wish List Wednesday ✨

A new pair of shoes is an important part of starting the school year off on the right foot. 👟

As we prepare for our School Year Kickoff, we're collecting brand-new shoes and new underwear for children and teens in foster care to help ensure they have the essentials they need to start the school year with confidence.

🔗 Shop our wish list ➡️ bit.ly/tfn-shoe-drive

Interested in organizing a collection drive through your business, church, workplace, or community group? Send us a message! We'd love to connect with you.

Thank you for helping us support foster families in our community. 🩵

06/17/2026

🩵 Every donation has a purpose.

Not every donated item is something we can use, but that doesn't mean it can't make a difference.

We're grateful for our partnership with Compassion in Action, which allows us to extend the impact of donations and support families throughout our community.

06/15/2026

☀️ Sunshine, playground adventures, and time spent together.

Our June 12 Park Meet Up was filled with laughter and connection among our community. These simple opportunities to gather, play, and spend time together are what community is all about.

Join us at our next gathering to play volleyball or basketball, connect with other foster, adoptive, and kinship families, or simply enjoy a summer evening at the park.

📅 Friday, June 19
📍 Riverdale Park, 2000 E 24th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
🕕 6:00 p.m.

We'd love to see you there! 🩵

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

We love seeing young people give back. 🩵

Recently, a group from YMCA Leif Ericson Day Camp spent time volunteering at The Foster Network, helping us sort and organize the incredible number of donations we've received from our community.

Their willingness to dedicate time and energy to supporting children and families impacted by foster care is a wonderful reminder that compassion and service can start at any age.

Thank you to these campers and leaders for lending a hand and helping us continue our mission. We are grateful for your support and the difference you're making for other children in our community.

06/12/2026

A quick reminder that the KELOLAND Cares Drive is today!

We're honored to be one of this year's beneficiaries and grateful for every donation that helps support the children and families we serve.

Donations can be dropped off at KELOLAND News Station between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. today.

Some of the requested items include:
• Adult tennis shoes
• Underwear
• Menstrual products
• Shampoo & conditioner
• Unscented bar soap
• Toothpaste
• No-show socks

Thank you for showing up for our community. 🩵

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06/12/2026

A special thank you to the Midco Foundation for their generous support of The Foster Network.

Because of a recent grant they awarded, we will be able to purchase essential items for the children and families we serve as they prepare for the upcoming school year.

Midco continues to set the standard for what it means to be an engaged community partner, investing in the communities they serve and making a meaningful difference for local children and families.

Thank you for your partnership and commitment to helping families thrive. 🩵