Foster Forward

🌟 A Huge Thank You to Lauren Waterson and Waterson Terminal Services, LLC! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to Lauren Waterson and Waterson Terminal Services for their generous donation of household and personal supplies, helping us restock our Storefront. Your support ensures that our foster youth and families have access to essential items they need to thrive. Thank you for making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve! 💙 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FosterForward #GivingBack

🌟 #WishlistWednesday 🌟 With summer heating up, our youth transitioning out of foster care and foster families need fans to stay cool at home. Can you help us out? Every bit counts! To coordinate donation drop-off, please get in touch with Kate at kate.bronner@fosterforward.net. Thank you for your support! 💙 #FosterForward #CommunitySupport #SummerWishList

🧶 Thank You, Beyond the Bolt! 🧶 A huge shoutout to Beyond the Bolt in Bristol for their generous donation of beautiful quilts and afghans to our storefront! These handmade treasures will provide warmth and comfort to the young people and families we support. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support! 💙✨ #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FosterForward

Quick Reminder! Foster Forward will be closed today to celebrate the July 4th holiday. We'll be back to our regular hours starting Monday, July 8th. Enjoy the festivities and see you next week!

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆 Foster Forward wishes everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨ Please note that our offices will be closed on July 4th and 5th in celebration of the holiday. We’ll be back to our regular hours on Monday, July 8th. Enjoy the festivities and see you next week! 🎇 #Happy4th #IndependenceDay #FosterForward

🌟 #WishlistWednesday 🌟 Help us make moving day a breeze for young people transitioning out of foster care and into their first apartments! 🏠✨ Our Amazon Wishlist is packed with essentials to turn their new places into cozy homes. From kitchen gadgets to comfy bedding, every item helps set them up for success and comfort. Let’s make their first apartments feel like home sweet home! 💙 🛒 Browse & donate today: https://lnkd.in/egeEeSwm Please ship your donation to: Lindsay Kischko 55 South Brow St East Providence, RI 02914

🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🎙️ We are excited to share our latest podcast episode, featuring an insightful interview between Foster Forward's Peer Support Specialist, Sylvia, and RI DCYF Director, Ashley Deckert, MSW, MA! In this episode, Sylvia and Director Deckert discuss DCYF's goals and future plans, answer questions from former foster youth, and reflect on Director Deckert's first year in her role. This engaging conversation offers valuable perspectives on the foster care system and the ongoing efforts to support youth in Rhode Island. Watch the full video on YouTube to dive deeper into their discussion. Click the link below to view the complete interview. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ekdv6kKx #FosterForward #DCYF #Podcast #YouthSupport #FosterCare #RI

💸 Happy National Financial Freedom Day! 💸 At Foster Forward, we believe financial literacy is key to empowering our youth and families impacted by foster care. Our ASPIRE program provides the tools and knowledge needed to achieve financial independence and stability. 🌟 Today, let's celebrate the journey towards financial freedom and the steps we take to secure a brighter future for all. 💪 Learn more about ASPIRE and our other initiatives:https://lnkd.in/eNBw8veq #FinancialFreedom #Empowerment #FosterForward #ASPIRE #FinancialLiteracy #SupportOurYouth

We are thrilled to announce that Foster Forward has been awarded a generous $15,000 grant from Bank of America! This incredible support will help fund paid working experiences for youth in our Works Wonders® program and provide essential barrier assistance. This grant will allow us to create more opportunities for our young people to gain valuable work experience, build their resumes, and develop essential skills for their future careers. Additionally, the barrier assistance will help remove obstacles that may hinder their success, such as transportation or work attire, ensuring they have every chance to thrive. With this support, we can continue driving our mission of empowering lives impacted by foster care in #RhodeIsland. We are so grateful to Bank of America for their commitment to our community and their belief in our work. #BofAGrants #EmpowerYouth #FosterForward #WorksWonders

🎓✨ A huge shoutout to our friends at Ticket to Dream Foundation and Project Glimmer for celebrating our graduating youth this season! They generously donated over $4,000 worth of beauty and skincare products to our amazing grads, from GED achievers to Master's degree earners. We're thrilled to celebrate each and every one of them! Thank you, Ticket to Dream and Project Glimmer, for gifting these fun goodies and encouraging our grads during this exciting time! 🌟🎉 #Graduation2024 #CelebrateSuccess #FosterForward