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Events

At the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, the events we host are organized to serve our greatest cause: family. Every dollar donated goes directly to our support programs, inevitably uplifting the St. Louis community’s children and families impacted by the foster care system.

Special Events

Brunch Bites at the Big Top

Brunch Bites at the Big Top is an exhilarating way to support the Coaltion while sampling top menu items from local eateries. You don't
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Foster Hope Day

Foster Hope Day is the Coalition's signature day of online giving and celebration of what matters most: family!

Junior Board Trivia Night

The annual Junior Board Trivia Night is a special evening themed trivia, food, and fun for the St. Louis community, hosted by the Foster

Hope in a Handbag

Hope in a Handbag is the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition's signature fundraising event to support children impacted by foster care. Guests enjoy an

Give STL Day

Give STL Day is a 24-hour online annual giving event benefitting St. Louis and Illinois communities. The Coalition is proud to participate each year.

Upcoming Events

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September 2026

Kinship Parenting: It’s Complicated

This training acknowledges the complexities associated with caring for children who are related, including: divided loyalties; redefining roles and relationships; setting boundaries with parents and other relatives; and the range of emotions including anger, resentment, guilt and/or embarrassment that caregivers can feel. You will take away strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts, […]
09 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual

Ask the Advocate: Credit Recovery and Alternative Education

This session will cover how students can access credit recovery programs within their school district and explore virtual, self-paced learning options. It will also review alternatives such as the HiSET, GED, and specialized high schools for students impacted by substance abuse. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted […]
11 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual

Mental Health Considerations

This training provides a basic understanding of mental health disorders and conditions that commonly occur in childhood. Content is shared to illustrate that not all ‘survival’ behaviors or symptoms of grief relate to mental health disorders. This training will describe commonly administered psychotropic medications, how to obtain consent, and how to ensure the child(ren) in […]
12 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual

Kinship Caregiving: Building Resilience

This training describes parental resilience, why resilience is important, and how caring for children who have experienced trauma, separation, or loss can impact a caregiver’s own well-being. This theme also covers the behaviors that foster a protective environment for parents and children. You will learn about the signs of stress and burnout, the importance of […]
16 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual

The Impact of Prenatal Substance Use

This training will help you understand the characteristics of prenatal substance exposure, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, and their potential impact on development. We will also discuss common challenges faced by caregivers and how to reframe them. 2 hours training credit
19 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual

The Importance of Sibling Bonds

Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over the course of a lifetime. The sibling relationship is one of the longest relationships anyone will have, preparing individuals for peer relationships, teaching social skills, conflict resolution, and navigating relationship issues. They provide a sense of connection, continuity, and belonging. Children […]
22 Sep
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual

Know Your Rights, Know Your Role

Understanding the foster care system can be challenging and overwhelming, especially while you’re also providing care to children who have experienced trauma. Parents are often given incorrect or contradictory information, leaving them feeling unsupported and frustrated. This training will address common questions and situations for caregivers such as: 2.5 hours training credit
23 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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