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$245,679 Raised on Give STL Day!

The 12th annual Give STL Day was a huge success. We beat our goal by more than $100,000! Our supporters showed up for the

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

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

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

A family in blue plaid shirts celebrating the adoption of a young boy in a courtroom

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

Foster Hope Day 2024

This year, we celebrated Foster Hope Day in a BIG way, raising an astonishing $2.07M to close out the Coalition’s two-year, $10M capital campaign.

Thank You for Another Successful Hope in a Handbag!

Thank You for an Incredible Hope in a Handbag; 35th Anniversary Edition! Hope in a Handbag was a HUGE success, and we couldn’t have

Coalition Anniversary: We’re Turning 35!

The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition (the Coalition), a trailblazing non-profit force in the St. Louis region, is excited to announce the addition of

Celebrating a Milestone: A Place to Call Home’s 500th Forever Family!

In the world of television, where stories often come and go, there are exceptional programs that leave an undeniable legacy. For over 21 incredible

Our Story

“What began as a handful of reform-minded dreamers is now a cutting-edge leader in policy and practice. 30 years in, our groundbreaking and data-driven