Dear Friends,

As the season of gratitude approaches, we at Friends of Foster Children are reflecting on the many blessings your support has brought to children and families in our community. Thanks to you, children in foster care continue to feel seen, supported, and celebrated during some of life’s most challenging times.

This Fall, we are excited to continue a beloved tradition, our Thanksgiving Basket Drive. On Monday, November 25th, we will be collecting baskets filled with holiday essentials to ensure that children and families in foster care can gather around the table with warmth, joy, and a true sense of belonging.

Your generosity not only provides a meal, but also creates lasting memories for families who need it most.

We invite you to join us once again in sharing the spirit of the season:

• Donate a Thanksgiving basket with essential items by November 25th
• Spread the word with friends, colleagues, or community groups who may want to help
• Give a gift online to support children and caregivers year-round
• Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for every child we serve. Thank you for standing with us, season after season, and for being the reason so many children experience hope, stability, and love.

With gratitude and warm wishes for a joyful Fall,



Jane Richardson

Executive Director

Friends of Foster Children

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The Holiday's are Here!

This Thanksgiving, many children in foster care will be spending the holiday away from the traditions and comforts they’ve known. With your help, we can make sure they still experience the warmth, love, and joy that this season brings.

Friends of Foster Children will provide the turkey, we just need you to fill the basket. By donating the listed items, you’ll help create a complete holiday meal that reminds foster families they are supported and loved by their community.

Together, we can ensure that every child and caregiver has a reason to feel grateful this holiday season!

This holiday season, Friends of Foster Children will provide gifts for more than 1,000 children in foster care and we need your help to make it possible.

If you are interested in hosting a toy drive, contact us at: josiemae@friendsoffosterchildren.com

Community Partnership

We had the incredible opportunity to partner with NextEra Energy for a donation drive this month. All of the items donated are going straight to children and caregivers in need. Whether it is emergency placement bags, birthday gifts, or school needs, we are prepared to fulfill needs great and small.

Thank you NextEra Energy!

Fall Events

At Friends of Foster Children, we believe every child deserves to experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season. Each year, with the generous support of our community, we are able to provide more than 4,000 gifts to children in foster care across Palm Beach County.

This year, we invite you to help make the holidays brighter by joining us at our annual Rockin’ Into the Holidays event. Enjoy an evening of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music, all while supporting children and caregivers in our foster care community.

Get ready for a weekend full of flavor, fun, and community! Enjoy delicious eats with all food items under $5, live music, local vendors, and a festive atmosphere the whole family will love. Best of all, proceeds benefit Friends of Foster Children. Come hungry, leave happy, and make a difference!

Date: October 18th & 19th

Location: S. County Regional Park Boca Raton FL, (near Sunset Cove Amphitheater).

Tickets: $10 (Free for Volunteers)

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