What People Are Saying

"I am a Junior Board member and volunteer. I fell in love with this organization over 4 years ago when I volunteered for the Old Bags fundraiser, and I haven't had my heart broken yet. The Coalition is hands-down the BEST charity in St. Louis!"

"The educational support program made a huge difference in the life of my special needs foster/adoptive child. Their educational consultant spent many hours on our case. She counseled me on the phone and attended four IEP meetings with us. It made it possible for my son to get the supports he needed to be successful at a normal school."

"An amazing organization... As a case manager, I have utilized the multiple services and supports available to foster/adoptive parents and clients. I have also attended professional Trainings Extravaganzas which I found to be informative and progressive in the field of child welfare."

"I have been on the the Junior Board for 1 1/2 years. I am the 2011 Junior Board President. I can personally attest for the good this organization does for the St. Louis community by helping those children who are unlikely to be adopted through traditional channels. The employees and volunteers are beyond impressive in how much dedication they show towards the children and foster parents in St. Louis. I am very proud to be so involved with the Coalition."

"The Coalition helped me provide wonderful Christmas gifts for my two amazing 16-year-old foster daughters. They aren't easy to shop for and the Little Wishes program brought them so much excitment and happiness."

"I received detailed assistance from Educational Advocate, Leslie Lewis. I can now go to IEP's with the confidence of knowing what years of Leslie's experience taught me! She is still available with any questions or further assistance I might need."

"...a great organization to be a part of. I've volunteered through their Foster Friends group, and I look forward to continuing to support them."

We would love to hear your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Contact Jessi Brawley at 314.367.8373 x2236 or jessibrawley@foster-adopt.org. The Coalition is always looking for media stories. To share a story of how your family was helped, please call 314.367.8373 x2236.