Dear Friends,

As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for the role you continue to play in the lives of children and families connected to Friends of Foster Children. Your generosity and belief in our mission make it possible for us to show up consistently and compassionately, for those navigating foster care.

The start of a new year is often a time of reflection and hope. For the families we serve, it can also bring uncertainty and transition. Because of you, we are able to meet those moments with practical support, encouragement, and a steady presence. Whether providing essential resources, strengthening caregiver support, or responding to urgent needs, your partnership ensures families are not facing challenges alone.

In the months ahead, we remain committed to listening closely and responding thoughtfully to what children and caregivers need most. We are grateful to walk into this new year with a community of supporters who understand the power of showing up, again and again.

Thank you for beginning 2026 with us. We look forward to sharing more stories of impact with you in the months ahead.

With gratitude,

Jane Denny Richardson

Executive Director

Friends of Foster Children

Holiday Recap

Friends of Foster Children had an incredible holiday season, one we are deeply proud of and could not have made possible without our community. During the 2025 holidays, we provided three special gifts to 1,337 children in foster care, helping ensure each child felt remembered, valued, and celebrated.

The Road To Adoption: Jackie and Chris's Story

Five years ago, one brave decision kept two brothers together and changed four lives forever. Kyle and Josiah’s journey is a powerful story of love, resilience, and what true permanency can mean for a child in foster care. From fostering to guardianship to adoption, their family’s path was anything but simple. Click to read how this incredible family found their forever. 

Spring Events

We’re excited to share that Friends of Foster Children has been selected to participate in Oceana Coffee’s Cup of Kindness program!

Each quarter, Oceana Coffee donates $500 to a local charity and your votes decide who receives it. You can support children in foster care simply by enjoying your favorite cup of coffee!

Vote for Friends of Foster Children by stopping into any Oceana Coffee location and putting a bean in the FFC cup at the register. Oceana has also kindly made FFC our own bag of coffee! When you purchase a FFC coffee bag online, we receive $5!

Every vote and bag sold helps us continue providing essentials, support, and brighter futures for kids in foster care.

You can make a difference one cup of coffee at a time!

Lace up for a cause at the 2026 Community Spirit Race! This 5K Run & Family Walk is a fun and meaningful fundraiser. When you join the Friend's of Foster Children team you directly support children in Palm Beach County’s foster care system. Every step you take helps provide critical resources, joy, and stability for kids who need it most.

Saturday, March 7th

Sign-in Opens: 6:00 A.M.

Race Starts: 8:00 A.M.



Click the link below to register, join the Friends of Foster Children team, and run for a brighter future. 

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