In Their Own Words: Where Change Begins
by Dr. Veronica Shead, Foster Parent
Fostering Hope: In Their Own Words Edition
The latest edition of the Coalition’s newsletter, Fostering Hope, is ready for you to enjoy! In this In Their Own Words, we’re honored to provide a platform for our families to tell their stories in the first person: We will also update you on recent events and share other stories of impact, such as: …and more! […]
Foster Hope Day 2025 Sets Records
Because of supporters like you, we’re one step closer to our promise to serve 100% of local children entering foster care by 2029.
Today is Foster Hope Day!
Your gift will be DOUBLED to make twice the difference in the lives of our kids and families.
Creating a Kin-First Culture:1,000 Professionals Trained
The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition has a longstanding relationship with the Missouri Children’s Division. Our agencies collaborate on a day-to-day basis to better serve children and families impacted by foster care in the state. Our staff also sit in on several collaborative committees, including the Kinship Navigation Steering Committee. Kenya Willis, Senior Director of […]
Recognizing Board Member Service
We’re honored to recognize our Board of Directors members, Jackie Olinger Rochelle, Mila Baumann, David Singer, LaShonda Lambert-Howze, and David Bell for their extraordinary service from 2019 to 2025. Their leadership, passion, and dedication have played a vital role in advancing the Coalition’s mission, helping children impacted by foster care find forever families and ensuring […]
Fostering Hope: Annual Report Edition
The latest edition of the Coalition’s newsletter, Fostering Hope, is ready for you to enjoy! In this Annual Report Edition, we’re updating you on recent events and sharing stories of impact, including: …and more! Thank you for supporting the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition as we work towards our goal of serving 100% of local […]
That’s a Wrap on Trivia Night: A Night at the Movies!
More than 200 movie buffs attended our sold out event. Thanks to their support, we exceeded our goal, raising $46,074 to support children in foster care! Now that’s an Academy Award-level achievement! From classic quotes to big-screen soundtrack rounds, their energy and generosity made the night unforgettable. We’re grateful for their shared belief in our […]
The Path to Permanency
Marla*, a licensed foster parent, was motivated to follow in the footsteps of her biological mother to create a nurturing space where foster youth impacted by trauma could heal. Marla became licensed through the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition in 2024 and immediately took placement of a teenage boy.
A Space Just for Teens
For nearly nine years, Elizabeth Maize has been a dedicated and compassionate volunteer at the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. With a professional background in merchandising, Elizabeth honed her skills while working with major corporations like May Merchandising Co. and Maritz. Her extensive experience in the retail industry has given her a unique perspective on […]
Fostering Hope: Gratitude Edition
The latest edition of the Coalition’s newsletter, Fostering Hope, is ready for you to enjoy! In this Gratitude Edition, we look back on our favorite memories of 2024, including: …and more! Thank you for supporting the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition as we work towards our goal of serving 100% of local children entering foster […]
Kevon’s Big Wish
For the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, this is the time of year in which we focus on making every child in foster care’s Big Wish come true: the wish for a place to call home. That’s kids like Kevon, whose Big Wish was just granted! Kevon, now three, spent the first several years of […]