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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.

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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!
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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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September 2026

The Impact of Prenatal Substance Use

This training will help you understand the characteristics of prenatal substance exposure, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, and their potential impact on development. We will also discuss common challenges faced by caregivers and how to reframe them. 2 hours training credit
19 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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The Importance of Sibling Bonds

Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over the course of a lifetime. The sibling relationship is one of the longest relationships anyone will have, preparing individuals for peer relationships, teaching social skills, conflict resolution, and navigating relationship issues. They provide a sense of connection, continuity, and belonging. Children […]
22 Sep
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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
23 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns (2 sessions)

Youth who have experienced trauma often have behaviors that can be frustrating and challenging to manage. In general, traditional parenting techniques are not effective, leaving caregivers baffled and overwhelmed. This training will address three behaviors which seem to confound parents the most: lying, stealing and meltdowns. Learn how trauma impacts the youth’s brain, reasons behind […]
29 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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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 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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October 2026
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