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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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August 2026

Supporting Your Student: Ask the Educational Advocate

This “Ask the Advocate” series will explore interventions that can be implemented before a student receives a formal education plan. Participants will learn about all three tiers of intervention, why early intervention data is critical to student success, and how interventions connect to the special education process. The session will also provide an overview of […]
20 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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Secondary Traumatic Stress

This training addresses the complex impact of secondary traumatic stress. You will learn about the risk factors for and signs of secondary traumatic stress as well as techniques for prevention and self-care. This course is intended for anyone who works directly with the child welfare population, such as resource parents or child welfare workers. 3 […]
26 Aug
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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Bullying: How it Impacts Our Kids

Bullying is a pervasive issue for youth around the world, and many children are unequipped on how to protect themselves or help their friends facing this problem. Parents, schools, and communities can be the key to giving children the confidence to face bullying head-on. Join us as we define bullying, identify its risk factors, and […]
27 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
27 Aug
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
29 Aug
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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September 2026

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
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