Foster For'em

06/22/2026

Two intensive-care foster homes have opened in Rapid City, expanding options for children with higher medical and behavioral needs. Read more at the link in the comments to learn who they’re designed to serve and how the program is expected to help local families.

06/17/2026

First Lady Melania Trump launched her Fostering the Future Accounts, a new financial resource established to empower foster youth to be fiscally

06/12/2026

☀️🌈 Foster Closet Summer Refresh! 🌈☀️

The sun is shining, the kids are growing, and our foster closet shelves are starting to look a little like a beach after a busy holiday weekend... a bit picked over! 😅

We're currently in need of:

🩳 Summer clothing (specific sizes)
👟 Sneakers & sandals
☀️ Swimsuits and beach towels
🧴 Baby wipes and diapers (especially larger sizes)
😎 Outdoor toys and activities
💧 Reusable water bottles

Every donation helps ensure children have the special things they need to feel comfortable, confident, and cared for this summer. When donating clothing/shoes please consider new or like new items.

Ready to help us stock the shelves? Drop off donations or reach out to learn more about our current needs. Together, we can make this summer a little brighter for local foster families and the children they serve. 💙

05/06/2026

🚨 Diaper Alert! 🚨

Our Closet shelves are getting a little too breezy in the diaper department… and we could really use your help!

Right now, we are especially in need of Size 3, 4 & 5 diapers—the kind that seem to disappear faster than snacks in a house full of kids 😅

If you’re able to grab a pack (or two!) on your next store run, you’d be making a real, immediate difference for the families we serve. 💛

Donations can be dropped off at the Closet during donation hours (more hours will be announced later this week)—thank you for always showing up for our community in such a big way!

05/06/2026

We are so grateful for the generosity of our local FOP West River Lodge # 5! Thank you for meeting this need today. 💙

🚲💙 Giving back, one ride at a time! 💙🚲

West River Lodge FOP is proud to donate two kids’ bikes to Foster For’em—helping bring smiles, freedom, and a sense of adventure to children in foster care.

It’s a small gesture that can make a big difference, and we’re honored to support such an incredible organization and the kids they serve.

Together, we can keep making an impact in our community. 💙

05/06/2026

Hey friends! 💙

I wanted to share something fun and meaningful with you! Our local Human Service Zone have created some great T-shirts and stickers that support local foster care!

It’s a simple way to spread awareness, start conversations, and show love for kids and families in the foster care community right here in SW North Dakota. Every little bit helps, and it’s pretty awesome to be able to wear or share something that stands for such an important cause.

Take a peek and see if anything speaks to you—and thank you, as always, for being such a caring and supportive community. 💛

05/06/2026

:: UPDATE: NEED MET! ::

Good morning, Village! We have a request for two very special little girls today. Maybe you can help?

We are looking for two 24" bikes. They don't need to be new, but they do need to be in excellent working condition! If your kids are upsizing and you're looking to clear out the garage, please consider gifting those bikes to these two girls.

Contact the Closet directly to set up drop off.

04/29/2026

April may be ending, but prevention continues 💙

Let’s carry this forward:

• Check in on families
• Offer support without judgment
• Be a safe, consistent presence for kids

Because every child deserves a safe and supported childhood—every single day.

04/27/2026

Want to be part of prevention? 💙

Here’s how you can help:

✔ Donate to support children and families
✔ Share resources and information
✔ Volunteer your time
✔ Encourage and uplift families around you

Every action helps create safer, stronger communities.

04/24/2026

Asking for help is a strength 💙

Parenting is hard. Life is hard.

Creating a culture where families feel safe to ask for help—without shame—can prevent crisis.

Let’s be the kind of community that says:
“You don’t have to do this alone.”