Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition

10/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Cheyenne, our newest Family Search & Engagement Specialist at the Coalition! 💚

With a passion for supporting children and families in her own community, Cheyenne brings heart and dedication to our mission. She's currently pursuing her master's degree in social work at Missouri Baptist University and is excited to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve.

Outside of work, Cheyenne loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and her dog, Snickers! 🐾

We're so excited to have you on the team, Cheyenne! Help us give her a warm Coalition welcome! 🎉

10/13/2026

Our free clothing closet for younger children at Refresh is running low, and we need your help to restock!

We're especially in need of the following items:
👚 Children's clothing, sizes 2T-10/12
👕 Adult clothing, sizes S-4X
👟 Shoes of all sizes

Thanks to our incredible community, children and teens impacted by foster care can shop for clothing, hygiene products, and other essentials completely FREE every six months!

Recently, a youth visiting ReFresh’s free clothing closet for the first time shared: “I love everything I picked out! This is my favorite store now, you all really know what we like to wear.”

We're incredibly grateful for every donation that helps make moments like these possible.

💚 Here's how you can help:
📍 Drop off donations: Refresh, 1220 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132
🕒 Donation Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sunday, 12–5 p.m.
📦 Shop our Amazon Wish List for our most-needed items and have them shipped directly to us: https://foster-adopt.info/43CcuDX.

With your continued support, we can keep our closets stocked and ensure more youth have access to clothing that makes them feel confident and cared for.

10/12/2026

A huge thank you to the W**e & Food Holiday Festival for giving us the opportunity to connect with our community and shine a light on our RESPOND program, which recruits and supports Black/African American foster families.

Every conversation was an opportunity to remind someone that they have the power to change a child's life. And if you think we're talking to YOU, we are! 💚

You could be the safe place, the helping hand, or the nurturing home a child needs.

Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? We'd love to hear from you! Take the first step and connect with our team today: https://www.foster-adopt.org/programs/respond/.

10/12/2026

The Coalition is closed on Monday, October 12 in recognition of Indigenous People's Day.

Refresh is open during normal business hours, 10-6.

10/09/2026

Free Trainings for Caregivers: October brings a variety of opportunities to enhance your parenting skills! All trainings are FREE and take place virtually.

❇️ Teens: Understanding & Managing Challenging Behaviors (October 7, 14, 21)
❇️ Attachment 101 (October 13)
❇️ Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition Virtual Open House (October 15)
❇️ Attachment 102 (October 20)
❇️ Rewiring the Narrative: Understanding Addiction as Mental Health (October 22)
❇️ Ask the Advocate: Educational Resources & Enrichment Options (November 6)

Learn more and register: https://www.foster-adopt.org/events-category/training-for-parents/

10/08/2026

Today is DAF Day! 🧡

If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you already have charitable dollars set aside to make an impact. By recommending a grant to the Coalition, you can help children and families impacted by foster care access the support, resources and connections they need to thrive.

What is a DAF?
A charitable giving account that allows you to recommend grants to nonprofits you care about.

Why give through your DAF?
Your grant can help strengthen families, meet urgent needs and move us closer to our vision: For every child… A Place to Call Home.

Your DAF can change what comes next for a child. Recommend your grant to the Coalition today and turn your charitable dollars into real, immediate impact: foster-adopt.org/more-ways-to-give/.

10/04/2026

Deanna's brother and sister in law had become licensed foster parents. She was inspired by their willingness to open their home to a child in need, and was considering becoming a foster parent herself. However, she had just been promoted, and would be traveling a lot for work.

Deanna called the Coalition to see what other options were out there and learned about respite care. She immediately decided to become a respite care provider so that she would be able to give her brother and sister in law (and other foster parents) a much-deserved break. Deanna is happy with her decision because it's a way she can help out that fits her lifestyle.

Does Deanna's story resonate with you? Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Respite care may be the answer!

Learn more at

Respite Care provides short-term support for caregivers, creating a safe space for children while caregivers take time to recharge.

10/02/2026

A big thank you to Puttshack - St. Louis for hosting a day full of fun, laughter and connection for children and families impacted by foster care! ⛳💚

From friendly competition to time spent together, experiences like these create special memories and give families a chance to simply enjoy being together.

We’re so grateful to Puttshack for helping make our Family Fun event such a memorable one!

10/01/2026

Representation matters, especially when children impacted by foster care need a place to call home. RESPOND, a program of the Coalition, helps recruit, license and support Black/African American foster families so more children can stay connected to their culture, community and belonging.

Meet our RESPOND team at the W**e & Food Holiday Festival on Saturday, October 10 from 12–8 p.m. at Cortex Commons. Proceeds benefit the Coalition and another local organization doing great work in our community.

General admission is free or you can upgrade your experience and receive a 25% discount as a supporter of the Coalition. Promo Code: STLWINE2026: https://wineandfoodholidayfestival.com/.

09/30/2026

Backpacks packed with possibility. 🎒💙

A huge thank you to Vantage Credit Union for donating backpacks for our Back-to-School Bonanza! Your generosity helped make sure children and teens impacted by foster care could head into the school year feeling prepared, confident and ready to learn.