Foster the Family Maryland

08/24/2026

For the past two years, Mosaic Christian Church has partnered with Foster the Family during their quarterly Impact Weekends—and this past weekend was another incredible example of what can happen when people show up and serve together! ❤️

Volunteers came to our center to:
🎒 Pack backpacks full of school supplies
🍽️ Prepare meals to stock the freezer
👟 Organize shoes and supplies in the stockroom

With so many volunteers, SO much can get done in such a short amount of time. There’s truth to the saying, “Many hands make light work!”

Thank you, Mosaic, for being the hands and feet for the many children and families impacted by your generosity. We are so grateful for you! 💙

08/19/2026

🎂 Every child deserves to feel celebrated on their birthday! 🎈

For many kids in foster care, birthdays can bring difficult memories or may not have been celebrated at all. Memories Foundation is working to change that! 💙

They serve youth in care throughout Prince George’s, Charles, Montgomery, Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County.

Birthday deliveries include:
🎁 A birthday treat of their choice
💌 A birthday card
🎈 A balloon
🎁 A gift from their wishlist

Birthday requests can be submitted through the link in our bio or here: https://form.jotform.com/202888896003162

They recommend submitting requests at least one week before the requested delivery date.

Memories Foundation also partners with Creative Chaos Studios to host a monthly birthday party in Baltimore for youth in care ages 8–21! 🎨🎤 Celebrations include food, treats, gifts, balloons, and a mobile art and karaoke experience.

Monthly party opportunities are available first-come, first-served, October 2026–August 2027.

Thank you Memories Foundation for working to make birthdays memorable! 💙🎂

08/14/2026

🧼✨ So Fresh & So Clean-Clean! ✨🧼

We’ve had an incredible number of care package requests lately, and our stockroom is running low! One thing all of these care packages have in common? Promoting good hygiene and helping vulnerable children and youth feel fresh, confident, and cared for. 💛

Will you help us restock? 🛒

Our most urgent needs are:
🧴 African American baby soap & lotion
💇🏾‍♀️ Women’s hair care supplies
👶🏾 Diaper cream
🧼 Deodorant

You can shop our wishlist through the link in our bio or shop in person and drop off donations at:

📍 2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

Every donation, big or small, helps us make sure a child has the essentials they need. Thank you for helping our kids stay so fresh and so clean-clean! 💙

08/12/2026

🎒✨ Back to School Blessing Event! ✨🎒

Calling all foster, kinship, and adoptive families around Baltimore! Join us as we celebrate our superhero students and get ready for an amazing school year ahead.

Families will receive free backpacks filled with school essentials for every child in their home while enjoying a time of encouragement, connection, and celebration.

A special thank you to TrinityBaltimore for hosting this wonderful event!

📅 Sunday, August 23rd
⏰ 1:00 PM

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙📚
Register here or the link in our bio: https://forms.gle/pfurEzZCmkr2ty5UA

08/10/2026

For the past three years, one of our amazing church partners, United Church, has faithfully provided new backpacks and school supplies for the kiddos we serve.

A new backpack. Freshly sharpened pencils. Unbroken crayons and colored pencils. Clean folders and binders.

These items do more than help a child feel prepared for the school year. For a child in foster care, they send an even more meaningful message:

You are seen. This is for you. You deserve nice things. You belong. You’re just like the other students.

Our gratitude spills over for the smiling volunteers who offer this kind of tangible, thoughtful support year after year.

Thank you, United Church, for helping our kiddos head back to school feeling prepared, valued, and cared for! 💛🎒

08/07/2026

You know the need is urgent when, before the care package can even be set down on the porch, a foster mom is already unzipping the bags to grab pajamas for one of the two brothers who had just been placed in an emergency situation.

She had just finished bathing him and said, "You arrived at the perfect time."

Even with an already full household, she had said yes when DSS called back a second time, explaining there was no one else who could take these little guys—even if it was just for one night.

We often say that "everyone can do something" to support children in foster care, and that's true. But right now, one of the greatest needs is for more families to become the doorstep—to be willing and able to say yes to children who need safety, stability, and care during one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, even if it's only for a single night.

If you've ever wondered whether foster care might be for your family, we'd love to help you navigate the process. Whether you're interested in providing emergency placements or becoming a long-term foster family, we're here to connect you with the right resources in your county or city.

Email us at [email protected], and we'll help you get started.

08/04/2026

Last weekend, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with Samaritan’s Feet, McLean Bible Church, Forcey Church, and New Beginnings Church for a special event dedicated to bringing smiles and support to local families in Montgomery County.

Sunshine & Sneakers attendees enjoyed a fun-filled day with a bounce house, bubbles, outdoor games, face painting, and plenty of laughter. Every guest received a free pair of shoes that represents a fresh step forward. We also cooled off with ice cream and Italian ice, making the day even sweeter!

We are so grateful for every partner, volunteer, and family who helped make Sunshine & Sneakers a memorable celebration. This day would not have been possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers and partners who gave their time and resources to serve our community. Thank you for helping us create moments of joy and make a lasting impact in our community!

Thank you for helping us create moments of joy, foster hope, and make a lasting impact in Montgomery County. We look forward to continuing to serve our community together!

07/31/2026

In the midst of the blazing summer heat, we are deeply humbled to be a resource for the children who need it most. While many children enter foster care during the school year, the need doesn't pause for summer. As this month's numbers show, many children are entering care right now, and families are continuing to say "yes" to welcoming them into their homes.

We are grateful to support children and families whose routines are suddenly turned upside down. Because of the generosity of our community partners, children can attend a pool party, enjoy a fun summer event, and experience moments of joy during an otherwise uncertain time.

We are also humbled to provide opportunities for foster and kinship parents to refill their own cups, knowing their children are safe and cared for by dedicated childcare volunteers who faithfully show up to serve. Kids Day Out does not happen without you.

July has been a month of gratitude and reflection as we look back on all that has already happened in 2026. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our community. Thank you for being part of this mission and for helping bring hope, care, and encouragement to children and families when they need it most.

07/30/2026

Join us tomorrow night for a rockin' night, mobilizing the community to support kids in foster care!

🎉 For the third year in a row, Foster the Family is honored to be one of the nonprofit beneficiaries of Frederick Road Fridays in Catonsville—the community we proudly call home!

We love connecting with our local community, businesses, and families to share ways they can make a difference for children in foster care and the families who care for them every day. 💙

📅 Join us on Friday, July 31 at 6:30 PM for an evening of live music featuring Life After Dinosaurs, bringing your favorite '90s and 2000s rock and pop hits!

We'll be there sharing about our mission, connecting with the community, and having a great time. We'd love to see you there!

🙌 Interested in volunteering at our table? Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49AEA72DA1FDC61-55346743-frederick

Together, we can build a stronger community of support for local foster, kinship, and adoptive families.

07/28/2026

We're excited to partner with TrinityBaltimore, City on a Hill, Mosaic, and United Churches to help provide backpacks and school supplies for our foster, kinship, and adoptive families as they head back to school this fall! 🎒📚

Backpacks will be available for pickup at TrinityBaltimore's Back to School Blessing on Sunday, August 23, at 1:00 PM.

Can't make it that day? No problem! Backpacks will also be available:
📍 At our support group locations
📍 By appointment at the FTF Maryland Center
📧 Email [email protected] to schedule a pickup.

FTF Center Address:
2001 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

📝 Please complete the sign-up form by August 14 to reserve your backpack and school supplies. Here's the link: https://forms.gle/KyA6bmmSN3eVVgrz6 or check it out in our bio!

A huge thank you to our amazing church partners for helping ensure children in our community start the school year equipped and encouraged. 💙