Fostering Hope Closet

05/29/2026

For the next two weeks, we'll be trading hangers and clothing racks for stop signs, turn signals, and parallel parking.

Paving the Way begins next week, giving local teens the opportunity to learn driving skills, build confidence, and gain practical life skills that will help them navigate adulthood.

We're excited to get started and grateful for the chance to invest in the next generation.

We'll see you back at the Closet after the program wraps up. Until then, wish our students luck, and maybe save a few prayers for the instructors. 😉🚗💙

For emergency needs, call or text us at 417-322-1862.

05/28/2026

This is where community steps in to bring hope to children in our community. The Hope for the Journey bags.

Thank you to Sweno Visuals for this video.

05/26/2026

We're POOL-ing our resources this summer to make a big SPLASH for foster families.

Three private pool parties. Free dinner. Boswell Aquatic Center. Just for the families who show up for kids every day.

June 13 | July 25 | August 15
5:30–8:00 PM
Boswell Aquatic Center
Dinner at 5:30. Swimming at 6.
Foster, kinship, guardianship, adoptive, and social worker families are invited.

We like to think this is what it looks like when a community goes off the DEEP END for foster families.

Thank you to Lebanon Parks Department for these awesome events.

Register Here: https://live2givehope.org/programs/kids-night-out/

05/25/2026

Another Blessing Cake went out our bakery doors yesterday 💗 That makes number 7, which still feels unbelievable to us 🥹

A huge thank you to Granny for making this beautiful cake while Amanda is still out recovering, to our amazing community partners (L-Life, Fostering Hope, and The Free Store) for helping us celebrate those who need it most, and to Gracie Humaita - Lebanon for sponsoring this cake 🎂✨

With love and frosting,
Bramble Springs Bakery 💗

05/21/2026

Today is the last day to vote! Take a moment and vote for Live 2 Give Hope/Fostering Hope Closet under Local Cause.

The Closet has been nominated for The Laclede County Record’s Best of the Best! 🗞️ ❤️

We would love it if you’d sling a vote our way! And, you can vote once per day!

Vote directly here: https://www.laclederecord.com/best-of-the-best-of-laclede-county-businesses-2026/index.html #/gallery/536087830

05/20/2026

Every child deserves a birthday cake.

First Congregational Church of Lebanon, led by Ellen Martin, made sure of it. They donated birthday cake kits so that no child would be uncelebrated on their birthday.

A cake mix, frosting, candles. Something that says: your day matters.

If you are a foster, kinship, guardianship, or adoptive family and someone in your home has a birthday coming up, we’ve got the cake covered.

📍 22994 Professional Drive, Lebanon

📞 417-322-1862

05/19/2026

Paving the Way orientation begins today! We are so excited to get this course under way in 2026!

05/18/2026

Tracker Marine is opening their lake to our families on June 20 for a free, catch-and-release fishing morning - 8 to 11 AM, right here in Lebanon.

No cost. No catch limit on fun.

The first 50 kids ages 3 and up to register will get a free fishing pole from Bass Pro. Drinks provided. Giveaways all morning. Guess the gummy worms, win a prize.

Foster, adoptive, guardianship, kinship, reunification families - and social workers and their families - all welcome.

Registration closes June 13.

Register here: https://live2givehope.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3555184

05/15/2026

Congratulations class of 2026!

It’s the end of another school year and three of our amazing volunteers are graduating high school! Congratulations to Abigail Lloyd from The Cross Christian School and Alexus Bordoff and Sienna Henery from Lebanon High School. Thank you for lending your time and talents to this community. We know you will do amazing things in the next chapter!

Never lose your heart for service and your compassion for others.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

-Jeremiah 29:11

05/14/2026

The Fostering Hope Closet is a free resource center for foster, kinship, guardianship, adoptive, and reunification families, and anyone in crisis who needs support.

Last year, families came from 11 counties. If you can get here, we can serve you.

We have clothing for kids of all ages. Car seats. Diapers. Beds and mattresses. Hope for the Journey bags for children entering care.

No cost. No judgment. Just what your family needs.

We’re at 22994 Professional Drive in Lebanon, Missouri. Call 417-322-1862 or message us to connect.

In the Ozarks, no family walks alone.