Little Wishes
Program Overview
Little Wishes is a heartfelt initiative within Family Enrichment, offering children impacted by foster care opportunities for joy, growth, and cherished memories. Through a range of experiences and material gifts, such as summer camp funds, amusement park passes, sports lessons, music classes, bikes, and birthday celebrations, Little Wishes fosters a sense of normalcy and happiness in their lives. It’s about providing our children with the chance to thrive amidst challenging circumstances, creating moments they’ll treasure forever.
Are you trying to register for holiday gifts through our holiday Little Wishes program? If so, please click on this link: www.foster-adopt.org/wish
The regular Little Wishes program is closed so we can focus on holiday Little Wishes. However if you are a foster parent who needs help with a youth’s sports team fees or with a school expense (like a high school class ring), please contact Shelley Thomas-Benke at shelley@foster-adopt.org or 314-806-2520.
Grant a Little Wish
Baylee- Dance team expenses
Baylee’s Little Wish is simple: she wants to keep dancing with the team she loves! Dancing has fueled her creativity, helped her skills grow, and surrounded her with positive vibes. It’s not just about the moves—dance is helping Baylee develop healthy habits, discipline, and the confidence to keep shining! Dance has gotten very expensive and granting this wish will help make sure that Baylee continues to feel the joy and support that dance team gives her.
London- A sense of belonging in her foster home
London is 11 years old and currently living in a foster home with two other children. While the other kids are in the process of being adopted by the foster parent, we want to make sure London knows she belongs too! By granting London’s Little Wish for a Hello Kitty themed room makeover, we can create a space that’s all hers—a special place where she feels loved, included, and at home!
Doro’yae – Gymnastics lessons
Six year old Doro’yae is bursting with energy and loves to stay active! Granting her Little Wish for gymnastics lessons will give her a fun way to channel her energy into learning awesome new tumbling moves. She’ll have something exciting to look forward to and be proud of!
Jamiah- Special birthday celebration
Jamiah’s foster parent has planned a special trip for her and her foster siblings- a trip to Chicago! When she found out, Jamiah asked if she could have her birthday celebration at the Sugar Factory, known for its celebrity fans and Instagram-worthy treats. She’s watched the TikTok clips of restaurant staff bringing dessert out to the table with fiery candles while singing happy birthday and is sooo excited that she might be able to have that experience for herself. Granting this Little Wish would give Jamiah an unforgettable experience that will be the highlight of her summer!
Charlie- Gymnastics lessons
Eight year old Charlie loves to tumble and do tricks. She’s even taught herself how to flip using one hand! Charlie is showing a lot of talent for gymnastics and would like to start taking lessons so she can get even better. She would love to be like Gabby Douglas someday!
Nani- Cheerleading lessons
Last year, Nani’s Little Wish was for cheerleading lessons, and she’s excited to request them again this year. It has given her a wonderful chance to make friends and she absolutely LOVES it! She even spends much of her free time watching cheerleading and dance videos. Granting this Little Wish can make Nani’s cheerleading dreams a reality.
Note: if no Little Wishes appear above, then all of them are granted at this time. Consider making a donation to grant a child’s big wish – a forever family – instead!