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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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November 2026

Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (4 sessions)

Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed for caregivers to learn more about the issues unique to parenting children who have […]
04 Nov
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual

The Adoption & Guardianship Journey: Navigating Relationships with Birth Families

This training will help participants recognize the benefits for children being aware of their adoption/guardianship story and maintaining connection with their birth families. Participants will become more aware of strategies for maintaining and promoting connections; understand the continuum that exists for connection; know how to negotiate relationships with birth families; and recognize the impact on […]
05 Nov
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Lab (5 sessions)

The DDP Parent Practice Lab will help caregivers better understand how trauma, attachment disruptions, and past experiences can affect a child’s emotions, relationships, and behavior. Throughout the five weeks, caregivers will learn and practice: The lab is interactive and provides caregivers with practical strategies they can use during everyday parenting situations. Participants will also have […]
05 Nov
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual

Ask the Advocate: Educational Resources and Enrichment Options

This session will highlight online learning resources and experiential enrichment opportunities available during the school year and academic breaks. The discussion will also address strategies to prevent learning loss and regression. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll discuss how to meet the ever-changing […]
06 Nov
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual

Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health

Join Compass Health Education and Outreach Specialists in Youth Suicide Prevention for this training featuring two suicide awareness and prevention programs: Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer Missouri is ranked 15th in the country for suicide deaths. This program is designed to reach Missouri residents interested in suicide prevention within their communities. After attending, you will know […]
07 Nov
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Parent Practice Lab (5 sessions)

The DDP Parent Practice Lab will help caregivers better understand how trauma, attachment disruptions, and past experiences can affect a child’s emotions, relationships, and behavior. Throughout the five weeks, caregivers will learn and practice: The lab is interactive and provides caregivers with practical strategies they can use during everyday parenting situations. Participants will also have […]
07 Nov
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Virtual

Spaulding Adoption Training: Making the Commitment to Adoption (4 sessions)

Forming a family through adoption is different than forming one biologically or being a foster family. While adoption brings great joy and happiness to families, children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin may also bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed […]
17 Nov
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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