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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

That’s a Wrap on Trivia Night: A Night at the Movies!

More than 200 movie buffs attended our sold out event. Thanks to their support, we exceeded our goal, raising $46,074 to support children in

Helping Families in Times of Need

Over the past weeks, the Coalition has rallied to support our foster and adoptive families who were impacted by devastating tornadoes. While our hearts

Advocacy in Action: Reuniting Four Brothers

The staff at Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition (the Coalition) are no strangers to fiercely championing the children and families we serve. In February

Keeping Children in Foster Care Connected

Alarmingly, up to 85% of youth in foster care are separated from their siblings. For children who have already experienced immense trauma from being

$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

Hope in a Handbag 2026

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

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

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.

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 Record-Breaking Season for Little Wishes

The Coalition received a record-breaking 4,593 Little Wish requests during the 2024 holiday season. Once again, our generous community granted every wish, ensuring that

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.

Aspen (f/k/a Cheyana)

Cheyana’s life hasn’t been easy. Until recently, she’s lacked consistent parental relationships. Despite the hurt stemming from never having a stable parental figure, she’s

Rayna, Jasmine, & Charlie

Every child deserves a safe and loving home where they can thrive and belong. Our impact stories detail the journey to stability for our

Derrick

First-grader Derrick was suspended for 10 days because he kept running out of his classroom and school whenever he thought he was getting in

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