Family Room

06/14/2026

What happens to a baby when his parents have a physical altercation, putting him in the hospital and them in jail - and no family lives close?
He goes into foster care.

What happens to babies when they are physically assaulted by their parents, putting them in the hospital and parents in jail?
They end up in foster care.

What happens to siblings when one of their parents kills their other parent?
They end up in foster care.

What happens to siblings when dads in prison and mom is addicted to drugs to the point she forgets she has kids?
They end up in foster care.

Kids whose parents cannot take care of them are unable to care for themselves, and they need adults in their lives to step in and care for them.
To love them through the trauma, to show them that no matter what choices their families made, they are not the problem. They are still worthy of love. Still valued and important.

This foster care.
5,000 kids a year enter foster care in North Carolina.

This is why Family Room exists.

06/12/2026

Family Room is a community of people who believe that not everyone can foster but everyone can help. A community of people who make sure that every baby, kid and teen who enter foster care immediately have their physical needs met so that every foster parent can focus their energy on meeting the emotional needs of the children (and knows they are not alone.) VOLUNTEERS are an invaluable part of how Family Room exists.

Current URGENT VOLUNTEER needs are......

DONATION INTAKE on Tuesdays from 2-5PM. This person hangs out at the donation drop off door, greets donors who drive up, helps unload their donations from their vehicles, makes the assessment of if the item is something Family Room is able to accept and places the items on the appropriate shelf. This volunteer should be 18 or older, able to lift 30 pound items and be friendly.

RECALL AND SAFETY INSPECTOR - This role can be done on various days and times. This person checks any and all items that babies and kids sit, stand or sleep in for any recalls as well as safety concerns such as, does the item have all its parts and pieces, is not broken, it's clean and in good working condition. This person needs to be 18 or older, detail oriented, able to use the internet and problem solving skills. Experience with baby and kid items such as highchairs, bouncy seats, cribs and more is helpful.

If you are a current volunteer who has been through orientation, you can reach out to [email protected] to let her know what role you are interested in.
If you have never been through volunteer orientation, register on our website at www.familyroomtriad.com and someone will send you an invitation to orientation.

Join the Mission to love, encourage and support families that foster and children in foster care!

06/11/2026

A HUGE thank you to Mayor Cyril Jefferson and the High Point City Council for publicly acknowledging May as Foster Care Awareness Month and Family Rooms dedication to support children in foster care and the families who care for them.

"Office of the Mayor City of High Point North Carolina Proclamation - Children and youth enter foster care through no fault of their own, often as a result of abuse, neglect, or family crisis, and may arrive in new homes with little more than the clothes on their backs, facing uncertainty during one of the most difficult times in their lives.

The foster care system exists to provide safety, stability, and support while working toward reunification with families when possible, or finding permanent, loving homes; and foster parents, kinship caregivers, and adoptive families show extraordinary compassion and commitment by opening their homes, often on short notice, to care for children in need; and organizations such as Family Room serve as a critical and immediate support system by providing essential resources at no cost, including beds, clothing, car seats, diapers, food, and other necessities, ensuring children have what they need from their first day in care.

These efforts meet basic needs and create a safe, welcoming environment where children feel valued, supported, and cared for by their community and in the past year, hundreds of children in our community have entered foster care, and organizations like Family Room have served hundreds more by providing essential items and support.

Foster Care Awareness Month provides an opportunity to recognize the strength and resilience of children in foster care, honor the dedication of foster families, and encourage the community to step forward, as not everyone can foster, but everyone can help.

The City of High Point values strong partnerships between local government, community organizations, and residents to ensure every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. We encourage all residents to learn more about foster care, support foster families, and work together to ensure every child has a safe and nurturing place to call home. "

Not everyone can foster - EVERYONE can help!

06/10/2026

Wishlist Wednesday URGENT need!

When babies come into foster care, there are things the foster parents have to have right away and formula is one of them!

The link below is a formula that SO many babies entering foster care are needing and our shelves are currently empty.

Can't foster but want to help? Purchase some formula and have it shipped directly to Family Room so the shelves are always ready when a baby comes into foster care. Foster parents should not do this alone!
Not everyone can foster - EVERYONE can help!

Buy Similac Sensitive Powder Baby Formula, 12.5-oz Can at Walmart.com

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

We are thankful for work of the Annie E. Kasey Foundation’s work to provide so much data on children in our county. Heartbreaking as it is, it helps everyone who cares about kids to have a true picture of the work that needs to be done. When reading these statistics, always remember that every number represents a child who needs their community to help them.

For the first time, the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book includes a child well-being score in addition to state rankings. This 0-to-1,000 score makes it easier to see how outcomes for kids are changing over time.

The latest data show a mixed picture across the country. Overall child well-being declined nationally between 2019 and 2024, with education showing the largest decline. At the same time, there are signs of progress: Teen births fell 24%, and the share of children living in high-poverty neighborhoods decreased by 22%.

Learn more in this year’s Data Book: http://aecf.org/databook

06/09/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Greensboro is showing our community what it looks like to turn compassion into action.

Their incredible support of Building a Forever Home for Family Room is more than an investment in a building. It is an investment in the thousands of children who will enter foster care in the years to come and the families who open their hearts and homes to them.

A Forever Home for Family Room means more space to serve children entering foster care with all the items they need when they arrive in a new foster home. It means a place to train and encourage foster parents, equip volunteers, and ensure that support is available whenever a child needs it.

You can help by volunteering, donating, hosting a donation drive, becoming a monthly supporter, sharing our mission, introducing us to others who care about children in foster care, or giving to the Building a Forever Home campaign.

A special thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro for leading by example and reminding us that when a community comes together, children in foster care don't have to face their hardest days alone. And thank you to FOX8 for helping share this story with our community. The spotlight they shone on Family Room has already inspired new volunteers, donors, and advocates, proving that awareness truly leads to action.

Together, we can build a world where every person, in every community, supports children in foster care.

Not everyone can foster. EVERYONE can help.

Support the Build a Forever Home for Family Room Capital Campaign at https://www.familyroomtriad.com/donations

06/06/2026

If you are a Kinship care giver to a child in foster care in the Asheville or Wilmington areas, this conference is for you!
Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina is an AMAZING resource for all foster parents throughout NC! Get connected with them today!

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the FFA-NC Kinship Conference - and the dates are locked in!

Join FFA-NC in partnership with NCDHHS for a day designed specifically for kinship caregivers and child welfare professionals supporting relatives with DSS involvement. 💙

📍 September 26 - Wilmington
📍 October 17 - Asheville
🕘 Both events: 9am - 3pm
Plus - lunch is provided, door prizes, networking, and relevant topics you can actually use! 🌟

👉 Register for Wilmington: https://buff.ly/xjtYmrF
👉 Register for Asheville: https://buff.ly/UtrgUq9

Questions? Reach out at [email protected] or call 800.578.7770

06/04/2026

What an incredible day at Sunday Funday with the Greensboro Grasshoppers!

From kids racing around the bases and Family Room throwing out the first pitch, to our amazing staff, board members, and volunteers sharing our mission throughout the concourse, it was a day filled with fun, connection, and community.

Every conversation was an opportunity to remind people that while not everyone can foster, EVERYONE can help. Whether it's donating, volunteering, hosting a drive, becoming a monthly sustainer, or simply sharing our mission, every act of support helps children in foster care feel loved, valued, and cared for.

A heartfelt thank you to Midtown Financial Advisors for sponsoring this wonderful day and helping us shine a spotlight on the needs of children in foster care. Together, we are building a community where every child knows they matter.
www.midtownfa.com

06/03/2026

Kinship Foster Parents - this is for you!!!

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the FFA-NC Kinship Conference - and the dates are locked in!

Join FFA-NC in partnership with NCDHHS for a day designed specifically for kinship caregivers and child welfare professionals supporting relatives with DSS involvement. 💙

📍 September 26 - Wilmington
📍 October 17 - Asheville
🕘 Both events: 9am - 3pm
Plus - lunch is provided, door prizes, networking, and relevant topics you can actually use! 🌟

👉 Register for Wilmington: https://buff.ly/xjtYmrF
👉 Register for Asheville: https://buff.ly/UtrgUq9

Questions? Reach out at [email protected] or call 800.578.7770