Our Village of Volunteers featuring Jean
Meet Jean — a volunteer at Foster Village who brings care, thoughtfulness, and a steady presence to our resource center. Whether she’s... read more
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Our Village of Volunteers featuring Haley & Community Helping Hands
Meet Haley, a community builder with a heart for connection and the founder of Community Helping Hands, ATX. Through years of partnership,... read more
Our Village of Volunteers featuring Caroline Diehl
Meet Caroline — a volunteer who serves with heart, consistency, and a deep belief in the power of community. Whether she’s organizing... read more
Building Belonging: Atlas ATX10 Strengthens the Village for Families Experiencing Foster Care
Recently, an incredible group of leaders from across the country, members of Atlas Project ATX10, took on a powerful three-week challenge... read more
Hope and Healing Through Keva the Therapy Dood
At Foster Village, everyone can do something to support children and caregivers experiencing foster care, and we love highlighting the... read more
Trauma-informed Strategies to Prepare for the New School Year
It's no secret that trauma can significantly impact the brain, especially when children experience ongoing traumatic events between ages... read more
The Power Of Community
Every now and then, projects come along where passion and purpose collide to create something pretty special. Add to that the power of a... read more
Community Beyond the System for All Caregivers (Part 2)
In the complex world of foster care, stories of partnership and mutual support between birth and foster families really stand out.
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Community Beyond the System for all Caregivers
Imagine for a moment that you are a parent who has spent the past year navigating your children being removed from your home and placed in... read more
The First 30 Days
The first 30 days of a foster care placement can feel chaotic and stressful. Even after welcoming nine children in five separate placements... read more
This is Your Sign Not to Foster Impulsively
You've probably come across those posts urging you to "take this as your sign to foster." However, I'm here with a different message:... read more
Keeping Siblings Together
Entering foster care was a life-altering experience for me. I lost everything and everyone I knew, with one exception — my brother.
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