06/01/2026
💙 National Foster Care Month – 31 Ways to Help 💙
Day 1:
Give financial support to help cover our monthly expenses and provide meals during trainings.
Day 2:
Donate frozen meals we can keep on hand for families in need.
Day 3:
Donate gift baskets, gift cards, or fun activity passes for our family drawings this month.
Day 4:
Volunteer your time to help with events, organizing donations, or supporting families.
Day 5:
Donate gift cards for seniors graduating school.
Day 6:
Host a donation drive for needed items.
Day 7:
Pray for foster children, biological families, foster parents, and workers.
Day 8:
Donate new pajamas, socks, or underwear for children entering care.
Day 9:
Share our posts to help spread awareness.
Day 10:
Donate snacks and drinks for trainings or support groups.
Day 11:
Provide hygiene items for our closet.
Day 12:
Write encouraging notes for foster parents and youth.
Day 13:
Donate backpacks, duffle bags, or luggage.
Day 14:
Sponsor a fun outing or experience for a foster family.
Day 15:
Help advocate for foster children in our community.
Day 16:
Donate gently used or new clothing for children and teens.
Day 17:
Encourage foster parents with a message, prayer, or kind gesture.
Day 18:
Donate items for welcome bags such as blankets, stuffed animals, and coloring books.
Day 19:
Donate school supplies to help children feel prepared and confident.
Day 20:
Offer to babysit for a foster family so they can rest or attend appointments.
Day 21:
Donate diapers, wipes, and baby essentials.
Day 22:
Provide cleaning supplies or paper products for families in need.
Day 23:
Donate books for children and teens of all ages.
Day 24:
Support local foster and adoptive businesses or organizations.
Day 25:
Put together care packages for teens in foster care.
Day 26:
Donate laundry detergent, dish soap, or household essentials.
Day 27:
Invite others to learn about fostering, adoption, or volunteering.
Day 28:
Sponsor a meal for a foster family.
Day 29:
Donate craft supplies, games, or activities for children.
Day 30:
Thank a foster parent, caseworker, volunteer, or supporter for all they do.
Day 31:
Continue supporting foster families beyond May—every month matters. 💙
Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!