HELP FOSTER YOUTH
You Can Make a Difference in the Life of a Foster Youth.
There are many ways to help. Foster. Mentor. Become a CASA. Help a young adult aging out. Support education. Give practical help. Pray.
Are you a current or former foster youth? Find help for you.
How Would You Like to Help?
Everyone Can Do Something.
Foster youth are part of every community, and you don’t have to become a foster parent to make a difference. Choose a way to help below, then enter your ZIP code above and we’ll connect you with organizations, churches and agencies in your community that screen, train and supervise their volunteers. Help Foster Youth never connects adults directly or privately with an individual foster youth.
OUR SIGNATURE INITIATIVE
Give a Gift of Hope
Give a foster girl a copy of Take A Walk With Me and a Clara Jean Doll™ — a replica inspired by the childhood doll Clara’s mother made by hand for her while Clara was in foster care. Each Gift of Hope is a reminder that she is seen, valued and loved.
LEARN ABOUT GIFT OF HOPECURRENT & FORMER FOSTER YOUTH
Are you a current or former foster youth? We’re here for you, too.
You can find housing, education and scholarships, employment, health coverage, and support for aging out or extended foster care where you live. Turning 18 doesn’t necessarily mean your help ends.
ALREADY LEFT FOSTER CARE AFTER 18?
You may still be eligible for help, and in some states you may be able to return to foster care.
LEARN ABOUT RE-ENTRYIf you need help right now
Help Foster Youth does not provide direct services or emergency response. If you are in crisis, you can reach help now:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741
- 211 — call 211 to find local resources
Frequently Asked Questions
How ZIP-code search works, who this site serves, and how you can get involved.
READ THE FAQ