Dear Friends, 


April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to come together as a community to protect, uplift, and advocate for children who need us most.

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and loved. Yet, for many children in foster care, that sense of security has been disrupted. At Friends of Foster Children, we witness both the challenges these young people face and the incredible resilience they show every day. We also see the life-changing impact that compassionate, committed supporters like you make possible.

Prevention begins with awareness, but it doesn’t end there. It requires action to ensure families have access to resources, to strengthen support systems, and to step in early to create safe, nurturing environments for children. Through your generosity, we can provide essential services, advocate for children’s needs, and support caregivers who open their hearts and homes.

This month, we invite you to stand with us in a shared mission: to prevent abuse before it happens and to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Whether it’s through continued giving, spreading awareness, or engaging with our programs, your involvement matters more than ever.

Together, we can build a future where every child grows up safe, valued, and full of hope.


With gratitude,

Jane Denny Richardson

Executive Director

Friends of Foster Children

5K Recap

The Spirit of Giving Community Spirit Race was one for the books! Huge shoutout to those who ran for Friends of Foster Children, and thank you to all who came out to support us.

Supporting Kinship Caregivers: a conversation with a Social Worker


At Friends of Foster Children, our social workers show up every day to guide, support, and advocate for children and the caregivers who step up for them.

Curious what that really looks like? Meet Martha Vigil, our Kinship Navigator, and read more on our blog below.



Click here to read more!


Community Spotlight

Whether it was birthday cake kits, diapers, or the staff celebrating CSC day, this month was full of community partnerships. Thank you so much to the Kiwanis Club of Wellington, the Junior League of Boca Raton, and Children Services Council for being a part of the FFC community!

Upcoming Events

Join us for our 5th Annual Legacy Scholarship Luncheon, a meaningful afternoon celebrating the incredible students who have received the Legacy Scholarship and the bright futures they’re building.

This special event will honor Justice Barbara Pariente while uplifting the resilience, achievements, and potential of youth in foster care. Together, we’ll celebrate legacy, opportunity, and the power of community support to change lives.

Join the Greater Lantana Kids’ Fishing Derby on June 6 at Lake Worth Beach Pier for a fun morning of fishing, prizes, and community. Open to underprivileged kids ages 6–12—come cast a line and see who reels in the biggest catch!

Help us support our programs and assist foster children and caregivers by donating today.

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