Equipping The Called

06/09/2026

Come enjoy the morning with other foster families!

06/09/2026

WE STILL HAVE OPEN SPOTS FOR SATURDAY! Foster Families-

We are offering another FREE event for our foster families at We Rock the Spectrum in Edwardsville. It will be held on Saturday June 13 from 10am-12 and is open to foster families in the Metro East. Adopted or bio siblings are welcome. It is geared to children 12 and under. We are limited to 40 children.

Please email Liza at [email protected] and cc [email protected]
Include your name, number and address along with the name and DOB of any child who would like to attend.

Please note-socks are no longer required but if they are worn, they must be the grippy type. You can bring your own or buy a pair for $3 at the event.

If you do not have a waiver on file from 2026, please complete one online prior to the event.

We’re looking forward to another great event connecting foster families in a great environment! Light snacks will be provided.

https://werockthespectrumedwardsville.com/

06/08/2026

Do you have a child in foster care who would benefit from this adaptive tricycle? It is the 24 inch version for heights ranging from 4’11 to 5’10. If so, please comment and send a PM

06/06/2026

If you’re interested in camps outside of sports for your children, here are some great ideas at the Edwardsville YMCA. Feel free to check out options at other locations. If you have a child in foster care, please look at our recent post about mini scholarships up to $150 per child.
We can provide reimbursement for many types of organized activities. Please reach out with the requested info if you are interested. This will cover any activities you have already paid for during 2026

Let your child explore their creativity in exciting classes from drawing to painting and glitter! All fun and games for summer time.

06/04/2026

Here are some great camps for children in foster care to utilize our $150 mini scholarships. But there are many other activities that qualify so please check out our previous post for more details

Find the PERFECT day and overnight camps in and near Madison County, IL including Edwardsville, Collinsville, Alton, Glen Carbon, Granite City, Troy, and more!

06/04/2026

We are honored to have Revity Credit Union partner with us. The collection drive they sponsored along with a generous monetary donation will be such a help to support our foster families! It takes a village to help these children and Revity stepped up to meet this critical need. Thank you!

Revity Credit Union employees came together to support Equipping The Called with a $1,415 donation and diapers, helping provide care for children in crisis. 💚

Equipping the Called offers essential resources and support to foster families, helping ensure children entering care have access to basic necessities and a sense of comfort during times of uncertainty.

We’re proud to stand behind an organization doing such meaningful work for families in our community and grateful to play a small part in making a difference.

06/04/2026

Do you have a child in foster care in need of a twin bed? This brand new bed with shelves and drawer still in the box is available for pickup in Glen Carbon. Please reply on the post if this is something your child needs

06/03/2026

We need your help spending money! 💰😎 If you have a child in foster care in the Illinois counties we serve, we have a grant to reimburse you up to $150 per child for extracurricular activities. This covers all kinds of fun things. If interested, please email [email protected] with the following:
-906 form for each child
-child’s name and DOB
-name, address and phone number for foster parent
-receipt for activity

Feel free to message with any questions and please share with other foster families!

05/28/2026

Illinois Foster Families-

We are offering another FREE event for our foster families at We Rock the Spectrum in Edwardsville. It will be held on Saturday June 13 from 10am-12 and is open to foster families in the Metro East. Adopted or bio siblings are welcome. It is geared to children 12 and under. We are limited to 40 children.

Please email Liza at [email protected] and cc [email protected]
Include your name, number and address along with the name and DOB of any child who would like to attend.

Please note-socks are no longer required but if they are worn, they must be the grippy type. You can bring your own or buy a pair for $3 at the event.

If you do not have a waiver on file from 2026, please complete one online prior to the event.

We’re looking forward to another great event connecting foster families in a great environment! Light snacks will be provided.

https://werockthespectrumedwardsville.com/

05/27/2026

We are very sad to say goodbye to one of our long time generous donors. Thelma never failed to respond to a need when anything was needed for our foster families. Her love of shopping translated in year round bargains she discovered and shared with the foster closet with joy. Her generous spirit will be missed. Prayers to her family.

Celebrate the life of Thelma Kochan and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.