Families and Foster Care Coalition

09/03/2026

New Ground launches again on September 15! Youth ages 17-23 who are impacted by foster care or who are building independence without transitional support are welcome! 6PM at Magnolia Press. Join us for dinner and conversation!

09/03/2026

Thank you, Kinship Caregivers!

09/03/2026

ICYMI: DFPS announced the Request for Applications (RFA) for Community Based Care (CBC) in regions 7A and 7B. Need a refresher on CBC? Watch this video from the Office of Community Based Care.

The Community-Based Care 101 provides an overview of the community-...

09/02/2026

Great news for young adults impacted by foster care!

In Texas, less than half of young adults who've aged out of foster care are employed by 21, and a third face homelessness.
At the same time, skilled trades are booming, with registered apprenticeships up 164% since 2016.

That gap is exactly why FACT is launching the Vocational & Trade Track, a new part of the FACT Scholars Program built for youth pursuing
hands-on careers in skilled trades, healthcare, cosmetology, manufacturing, and more.

FACT has supported youth in trade programs for many years. For example, Derek, who was attending TSTC in Waco, but he couldn't afford the equipment required for the welding program. We quickly sent him funding for the gear, and now he is in his second year of a great job.

This new track goes even further, helping more Scholars reach a certificate that leads to real employment and stability.
Scholars can receive up to $12,000 annually. Applications are open now.

For former foster youth, a trade skill isn't just a job; it's a stable career that can change everything. Learn more about how we are making it possible.

09/01/2026

Are you looking for ways to support foster families? Become a foster care certified babysitter! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fostering-hope-foster-care-babysitting-certification-training-tickets-1997877288752?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/01/2026

26 in '26 Update: 10 more families are needed to help address the gap in foster homes in our community.

09/01/2026

If you’re in the Waco area and know a teen who has experienced adoption, we’d love to have them join us for group!

08/31/2026

Strengthen your grant skills and take your organization’s grant seeking to the next level!

Join us for Essential Grant Skills, an in-person training presented by The Grantsmanship Center, on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

This two-day training is a great opportunity for nonprofit professionals to build practical skills, strengthen their approach to grant development, and gain tools they can put to work for their organizations.

Space is limited, so don’t wait to register!
📅 October 1–2 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🔗 Register at the link in bio.

08/31/2026

Do you have questions about foster care? Stop by Common Grounds Woodway tomorrow at 3:30 PM to chat with Valeska from Nightlight Christian Adoptions!

08/27/2026

We are so thankful for United Way of Waco-McLennan County and the support provided to several of our coalition partner organizations!