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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

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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!
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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
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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
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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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May 2026

Separation, Loss & Grief

This training will help you understand the impact of separation and ambiguous loss; the different ways children grieve; lifelong grieving; and the importance of providing opportunities for grieving. You will have a greater understanding of loss and fractured attachments with birth family members and previous placements; recognize the importance of establishing and maintaining essential relationships […]
30 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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June 2026

Attachment 101

This training is an introduction to attachment. You will learn the importance of attachment in parenting for yourself and the child. It covers the impact of fractured/lack of attachments on children’s ability to attach and identifies strategies to develop healthy attachment bonds. This theme also covers how to be attuned to children, developing trust, and […]
04 Jun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
06 Jun
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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Attachment 102

Children and youth who have experienced the trauma of separation, loss, or grief often have a difficult time forming new attachments and allowing themselves to trust the new caregivers in their lives. This new training takes our Attachment 101 course to the next level. You will identify your own attachment style, learn how to build […]
11 Jun
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition Virtual Open House

You’ve probably heard about Birthday Buddies and Little Wishes, but did you know the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition offers many other services to our families and children? The Coalition prides itself on filling community gaps by offering educational advocacy, family finding, specialized adoption recruitment, training, therapeutic resources, and so much more! Attend our Virtual […]
13 Jun
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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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
16 Jun
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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July 2026
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