CKMD Army — 50-State Foster Care Resource Guide
CKMD Army — Foster Care Resource Guide

Life May Knock Me Down.
But It Can't Keep Me Down.

50-State Resource Directory

A living, growing directory uniting volunteers, donors, organizations, and foster youth across every state in America. Find the organizations near you — and show up for the kids who need it most.

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Connect volunteers & donors with organizations already serving foster youth
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Connect foster youth and their families with trusted local resources
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Build a network where organizations can learn from and collaborate with each other
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States Covered
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How to Use This Guide

Browse by state to find organizations near you. Every listing includes direct contact info, services offered, and specific ways to get involved.

A Living Directory

This guide is built to grow. New organizations are added continuously in the same consistent format — so this resource gets stronger every week.

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Alabama

AL3 Organizations

Created Ministries

↗ createdministries.org
📍 210 Wildwood Pkwy, Suite 405, Birmingham, AL 35209View on Map ↗

RISE Program: Provides housing, food assistance, financial coaching, and career support for young adults ages 18–25 transitioning out of foster care or facing homelessness in Alabama.

Visit createdministries.org to volunteer, donate, or learn more about supporting young adults transitioning out of foster care.

Foster Coalition

↗ fostercoalition.org
Derek Tan — Central Alabama Partnership Liaisonderek@fostercoalition.org✆ (205) 777-8244
📍 P.O. Box 382241, Birmingham, AL 35238View on Map ↗

Provides education, community partnerships, foster parent recruitment support, and connects churches and volunteers to foster-care organizations across Alabama.

Visit fostercoalition.org to connect, serve, or support their mission of building stronger networks around foster families statewide.

Grace Klein Community

↗ gracekleincommunity.com
📍 Birmingham, ALView on Map ↗

Provides food, clothing, hygiene products, feminine products, diapers, wipes, school supplies, and Christmas support for families and individuals in need — including foster families throughout the Birmingham area.

Visit gracekleincommunity.com to donate, volunteer, or support their community programs serving families in need.

California

CA1 Organization

Orangewood Foundation

↗ orangewoodfoundation.org
Michelle Estrada — Community Engagement Managerinfo@orangewoodfoundation.org✆ (714) 619-0200
📍 1575 E. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92705View on Map ↗

Serves foster youth ages 16–21 with comprehensive transitional support including Basic Needs & Support, Education Assistance, Life Skills & Employment Training, and Transitional Housing/Independent Living Programs (ILP).

Visit orangewoodfoundation.org to volunteer, donate, or partner with their programs supporting foster youth in Orange County.

Colorado

CO5 Organizations

Colorado Foster Care & Adoption — CO4Kids

↗ co4kids.org
Statewide Foster Parent Recruitment & Inquiry
📍 Statewide — ColoradoView on Map ↗

Connects prospective foster parents with county child welfare offices, licensing information, training, and support resources across all of Colorado.

Visit co4kids.org to inquire about fostering, adoption, and finding your county's resources and connections.

Foster Alumni Mentors (FAM)

↗ fosteralumnimentors.org
Community-Based Leadership Team
📍 Grand Junction, CO — Serving Mesa County & Western ColoradoView on Map ↗

A nonprofit led by foster care alumni that provides mentoring, leadership development, advocacy, and community support for youth and young adults impacted by foster care in Western Colorado.

Visit fosteralumnimentors.org to volunteer, donate, or learn how to support foster alumni in your community.

Fostering Hope Foundation

↗ fosteringhopefoundation.org
📍 111 S. Tejon St. Suite 112, Colorado Springs, CO 80903View on Map ↗

Recruits and trains volunteers to become “aunts, uncles, and grandparents” to foster families — both parents and children — and to youth who age out of foster care. Provides relationship-based practical and emotional support similar to an extended family network.

Visit fosteringhopefoundation.org to volunteer, donate, or learn about becoming a family mentor in the Colorado Springs area.

Griffith Centers, Inc.

↗ griffithcenters.org
Amos J. Espinosa — Director of Foster Careinfo@griffithcenters.org✆ (303) 237-6865
📍 10190 Bannock St. Suite 120, Northglenn, CO 80260View on Map ↗

Provides trauma-informed residential, community, and education programs for foster youth and families across Colorado, with a focus on healing and long-term stability.

Visit griffithcenters.org to explore volunteer and donation opportunities supporting trauma-informed care for foster youth.

The Haven Impact

↗ TheHavenImpact.org
Danielle Frost — Executive Directorinfo@TheHavenImpact.org✆ (303) 228-2900
📍 ColoradoView on Map ↗

Supports Colorado foster and kinship families with immediate relief, practical support, and heartfelt encouragement when they need it most.

Donate, volunteer, give financially, host drives, provide meals, or partner with TheHavenImpact.org to help foster and kinship families feel supported and encouraged.

Florida

FL1 Organization

Tammy McGuire — Founder / President / Executive Directorvolunteer@fostercloset.org✆ (888) 861-1118
📍 Jacksonville, FLView on Map ↗

Supports foster families with free resources, helping them “look after” children in the foster care community of Northeast Florida — grounded in the mission of James 1:27.

Volunteer at fostercloset.org/volunteer or donate items and resources to support foster families throughout Northeast Florida.

To connect, empower, and equip the foster care community by creating a nationwide resource guide that makes it simple for people to find ways to help locally.

— CKMD Army Mission

Hawaii

HI1 Organization

Hale Opio Kauaʻi

↗ haleopio.org
Priti Maya Tayal, ED.M., MA — Community Programs Directorinfo@haleopio.org✆ (808) 245-2873
📍 2959 Umi St., Suite 300, Līhuʻe, HI 96766View on Map ↗

Provides residential treatment and in-home therapy, youth empowerment and job-readiness programs, and culturally rooted community mentoring and family-strengthening services for youth and families on Kauaʻi.

Visit haleopio.org to support youth development and mentorship opportunities in Hawaii.

Idaho

ID1 Organization

Village of Hope CDA

↗ villageofhopecda.com
Angela Gifford — Executive Directorinfo@villageofhopecda.com✆ (208) 701-2278
📍 Coeur d'Alene, IDView on Map ↗

Programs include Journey Bags, Foster Parent Night Out, Social Worker Support, and trauma-informed classes such as HALO Project, TBRI, and Making Sense of Your Worth.

Visit villageofhopecda.com or join their volunteer team to serve, donate, or mentor foster families in the Coeur d'Alene area.

Illinois

IL1 Organization

Andrea Lee, MPA — Director of External Affairsinfo@ucanchicago.org✆ (773) 588-0180
📍 Chicago, ILView on Map ↗

Programs include foster care and licensing support, teen-parenting services, leadership and workforce development, and therapeutic day school and group-home environments for youth experiencing trauma in the Chicago area.

Visit ucanchicago.org to volunteer, donate, or explore their comprehensive family support programs.

Massachusetts

MA1 Organization

Communities for People

↗ c4p.org
Eve Enfield Rabinowitz — Vice President of Developmenterabinowitz@c4p.org✆ (617) 267-1031
📍 418 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215View on Map ↗

Provides support for youth and families impacted by foster care through small group homes, independent living apartments, foster family licensing and support, in-home therapies, outpatient therapy, and mentorship and emergency support for youth aging out of care.

Visit c4p.org to volunteer, donate, or support foster youth and families across Massachusetts. Also serves Rhode Island — see RI listing.

Maryland

MD1 Organization

📍 9300 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877View on Map ↗

Programs include Comfort Cases® backpacks for youth entering foster care, scholarship programs for foster-care alumni, and volunteer/donation drive events supporting children in foster care nationwide.

Visit comfortcases.org to donate, assemble cases, or sponsor a distribution event for youth entering foster care.

Michigan

MI2 Organizations

Ennis Center for Children

↗ enniscenter.org
Sheery Houston — Vice President of Developmentsheery.houston@enniscenter.org
📍 Michigan — StatewideView on Map ↗

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, trauma, and family disruption across Michigan. Services include foster care case management, adoption services, family preservation and reunification, behavioral health counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and training and licensing for foster and adoptive parents. Working closely with courts, schools, and community partners to help children heal, stabilize, and thrive in safe and nurturing environments.

Become a licensed foster parent or explore adoption; host donation drives for clothing, school supplies, and holiday gifts; sponsor programs or fundraisers; provide in-kind services; or give a one-time or recurring gift. Visit enniscenter.org to learn more.

Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan

↗ teachingfamilyhomes.org
Dana Koziara, MS, LLMSW — Interim CEODKoziara@tfhomes.org✆ (906) 249-5437
📍 1000 Silver Creek Rd., Marquette, MI 49855View on Map ↗

Programs include trauma-informed residential group homes for youth, intensive in-home family preservation services, and on-site educational services for youth unable to attend public school in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Visit teachingfamilyhomes.org to learn how to volunteer, donate, or partner with their programs in Upper Michigan.

Montana

MT1 Organization

ChildBridge Montana

↗ childbridgemontana.org
Tricia Collins — Director of Missional Impacthello@childbridgemontana.org✆ (406) 837-2247
📍 MontanaView on Map ↗

Finds and equips families for children who have suffered abuse and neglect — connecting them to community, education, and resources so every child has a safe, supported, and permanent home.

Visit childbridgemontana.org to learn how to become a foster or adoptive family, volunteer, donate, or connect with resources for foster and kinship families across Montana.

Missouri

MO1 Organization

Live 2 Give Hope

↗ Live2GiveHope.org
Laura Gartin — Program Directorlaura.gartin@live2givehope.org✆ (417) 322-1862
📍 22994 Professional Drive, Lebanon, MO 65536 — Serving South & Central MissouriView on Map ↗

Walks alongside children and families impacted by foster care, kinship care, and crisis by providing practical resources, relational support, and hope-filled connection. Programs include the Fostering Hope Closet (essential items for children entering care), Hope Reunited (family reunification support), Kids' Night Out (respite and enrichment for foster and kinship families), Paving the Way (life skills for youth aging out), Safe MO Kids (child sexual abuse prevention and education), and PUSH — People United Sharing Hope (community prevention and family stabilization). A registered 501(c)(3) serving Lebanon and surrounding communities.

Volunteer at the Fostering Hope Closet, Kids' Night Out, or as a mentor — visit live2givehope.org/volunteer. Donate essential items (clothing all sizes, diapers, hygiene, bedding, baby items) or view the Amazon Wishlist. Give financially one-time or monthly at subsplash.com. Also on Facebook. Visit Live2GiveHope.org to get involved.

New York

NY1 Organization

Rainie's Foster Closet

↗ rainiesfostercloset.org
📍 Western New York, NYView on Map ↗

A 100% volunteer, donation-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit supplying children's and young adult clothing, essentials, and gear FREE to eligible foster and kinship families throughout Western New York. Powered entirely by community donations, grants, and fundraising — guided by the belief that all children should experience love, respect, and kindness in their homes and community. “It Takes a Village…”

Donate clothing, essentials, or gear; give financially; or volunteer your time to support foster and kinship children in Western New York. Visit rainiesfostercloset.org to get involved.

WNY Foster Closet

↗ wnyfostercloset.com
Cheryl Flick — Founder & Presidentwnyfostercloset@gmail.com✆ (716) 984-7642
📍 Western New York, NYView on Map ↗

Helps children removed from their home through the court system and placed in foster care, kinship, or 1017 living situations. Provides a week's worth of clothing, pajamas, diapers, underwear, socks, footwear, hygiene products, and more — completely free for the youth and families they serve.

Volunteer with the closet, or donate new and very gently used clothing (seasonally) and always-needed items: new diapers, pull-ups, wipes, underwear, socks, and hygiene products. The organization is also actively seeking a secure 5,000–6,000 sq ft building. Visit wnyfostercloset.com to learn more.

Ohio

OH1 Organization

Cleveland Foster Care Closet

↗ clevelandfostercarecloset.com
Kathy DiVincenzo — Executive Directorinfo@clevelandfostercarecloset.com✆ (216) 586-4788
📍 Cleveland, OHView on Map ↗

Eases the transition into foster care by providing essential items at no cost, ensuring wraparound support for the child experiencing foster care and the family welcoming them into their home.

Whether you volunteer your time, talent, or treasure, you can link arms to positively impact the lives of youth experiencing foster care in the Cleveland community. Visit clevelandfostercarecloset.com to get involved.

Oregon

OR1 Organization

Octavia Quinn — Foster Parent Certifier & Traineroquinn@solutionsor.org✆ (541) 200-5260
📍 Medford, OR — Serving Jackson & Josephine CountiesView on Map ↗

Programs include Treatment Foster Care Oregon (TFCO) for youth ages 12–17 needing intensive therapeutic support; Proctor Care long-term foster care with wraparound services; Respite Care; and Outpatient Therapy including individual and family counseling, skills training, and psychiatric support. Served 200+ youth and families last year.

Visit familysolutionsoregon.org or contact Octavia directly to begin the foster certification process, donate, or support therapeutic youth programs in Southern Oregon.

Pennsylvania

PA1 Organization

Fostering Hope PA

↗ fosteringhopepa.org
Alyssa Dourte — Executive Directorinfo@fosteringhopepa.org✆ (484) 808-4351
📍 3277 W. Ridge Pike, C303, Pottstown, PA 19464View on Map ↗

Serves youth experiencing foster care and those who open their hearts and homes to care for them by providing free, tangible resources to help children feel safe, valued, and supported.

Visit fosteringhopepa.org to volunteer, donate, or request resources for foster families in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

RI1 Organization

Communities for People

↗ c4p.org
Eve Enfield Rabinowitz — Vice President of Developmenterabinowitz@c4p.org✆ (401) 273-7103
📍 623 Atwells Avenue, Ste. 201, Providence, RI 02909View on Map ↗

Provides support for youth and families impacted by foster care through residential programs, foster family licensing and support, home-based therapies, outpatient therapy, and mentorship and emergency support for youth aging out of care.

Visit c4p.org to volunteer, donate, or support foster youth and families across Rhode Island. Also serves Massachusetts — see MA listing.

South Carolina

SC1 Organization

📍 125 Essex Dr, Summerville, SC — Serving Charleston AreaView on Map ↗

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free clothing, essentials, and emergency relief to children and youth in foster care, kinship, and adoptive families throughout South Carolina. Serves foster parents, caregivers, and youth aging out of care with clothing, life skills support, mentorship, and housing resources — all powered by community volunteers and donations.

Volunteer by hosting a drive, sorting clothes, scheduling social media, or recruiting donors. Every role makes a direct difference for children in care. The organization is also actively seeking a large warehouse to expand capacity and serve more children across SC. Also on Facebook and Instagram @closetofhopesc. Visit closetofhopesc.com to get involved.

Texas

TX6 Organizations

Arrow Child & Family Ministries

↗ arrow.org
📍 3000 Weslayan St., Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027View on Map ↗

Programs include foster care and adoption services, trauma-informed counseling, parent training, and family preservation services designed to strengthen children and families across Texas.

Visit arrow.org to become a foster or adoptive parent, volunteer, donate, or connect with your local recruiter in Texas.

Kingdom Care Orphan Care

↗ kingdomcareorphancare.com
Julius Karow — Executive DirectorKingdomcareorphancare@outlook.com✆ (713) 653-4902
📍 Houston, TXView on Map ↗

Works to transform the lives of vulnerable children and youth by emptying the foster care system — walking alongside foster, adoptive, kinship, and biological families, as well as youth aging out of care. Has served 800+ families and 2,000+ children. Strengthens families with resources, mentorship, and community; meets tangible needs like beds, clothing, diapers, and school supplies; and empowers youth aging out with mentorship, life skills, and lasting relationships.

Give financially, donate resources, volunteer your time, or partner with Kingdom Care at kingdomcareorphancare.com. Also on Facebook and Instagram @kingdomcareorphancare.

Monarch Family Services

↗ monarchfamilyservices.com
Armoni Chaney — Community Resource & Family Engagement SpecialistArmoni.chaney@monarchfamilyservices.com✆ (281) 408-6376
📍 3730 Kirby Dr #904, Houston, TX 77098View on Map ↗

A nonprofit dedicated to supporting kinship, foster, and caregiving families through concrete resources, education, and therapeutic services that help children remain in safe, stable homes.

Donate toys, clothing, or shoes (new or gently used), or visit monarchfamilyservices.com to support kinship and foster families throughout the Houston area.

Nurturing Change

↗ nurturing-change.org
📍 P.O. Box 81026, Austin, TX 78708View on Map ↗

Empowers caregivers with trauma-informed care training using TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention®) — an evidence-based therapeutic model developed by the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. Provides affordable TBRI® training classes and implementation support to biological, kinship, foster, and adoptive parents, and to the professionals who serve them. Nurturing Change is one of only a handful of organizations with permission from the Karyn Purvis Institute to train other organizations in TBRI®. Services offered virtually and in person in Austin, TX.

Seek monthly or one-time donors and funding partnerships to sustain affordable trauma-informed training. Volunteers with connections to Austin are invited to serve on the board of directors or contribute professional skills in fundraising, marketing, design, or administrative support. Also on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Visit nurturing-change.org to get involved.

Oak Forest Foster Closet

↗ oakforestfostercloset.org
Nicole Aboudaher — Executive Director & FounderNicole@offcloset.org✆ (713) 553-3545
📍 1216 Bethlehem St, Houston, TX 77018View on Map ↗Moving this summer to 3337 Pinemont Dr, Houston, TX 77018

Helps families who are fostering, adopting, and/or serving as kinship providers with resources along the journey. Accepts donations of all items in good condition that youth in care need, ages 0–18, including clothes, shoes, toys, bedding, books, baby items, formula, and baby food. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the Houston community.

Donate items in good condition (ages 0–18) including clothes, shoes, toys, bedding, books, baby supplies, formula, and baby food. Visit oakforestfostercloset.org or contact Nicole directly to get involved.

Sanctuary Foster Care

↗ sanctuaryfostercare.org
Office Manager — Call the office and they will point you in the right directioncontact@sanctuaryfostercare.org✆ (281) 508-2205
📍 Houston, TXView on Map ↗

A licensed child placement agency with a mission to achieve permanent sanctuary and healing homes for children and families from hard places. Sanctuary Foster Care walks alongside foster families and children to provide stability, healing, and a true sense of home.

Multiple opportunities to wrap around foster families and children — from serving families a meal to helping with monthly events, and so much in between. Visit sanctuaryfostercare.org or call the office at (281) 508-2205 to learn how you can get involved.

Virginia

VA1 Organization

Connect With a Wish

↗ connectwithawish.org
Nicholas Waid — Office Managerofficemanager@cwwvb.org✆ (757) 337-2657
📍 Virginia Beach, VAView on Map ↗

Connects local youth in foster care with community generosity to provide resources and support that help youth grow into positive and productive members of society. Hosts 20+ programs and events each year including backpack drives and housing support for youth aging out of care.

Volunteers welcome. Accepts new and gently used items as well as monetary donations. Visit connectwithawish.org to support foster youth in the Virginia Beach community.

Washington

WA1 Organization

Kids First Island County

↗ kidsfirst-ic.org
Dwight Zehm — President Kathy McLean — Board Member kids1st.islandcounty@gmail.com ✆ (888) 969-4977
📍 P.O. Box 581, Clinton, WA 98236 — Serving Island & San Juan CountiesView on Map ↗

Dedicated to fulfilling the unmet needs of youth in foster care by building partnerships that link children with recreational, educational, and vocational opportunities in Island and San Juan Counties, Washington.

Become a licensed foster parent at dcyf.wa.gov. Serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate — contact Island County VGAL at ✆ (360) 240-5560 or San Juan County VGAL at ✆ (360) 370-7440. Volunteer seasonally or donate via PayPal or mail to: Kids First Island County, PO Box 581, Clinton WA 98236. Contact kids1st.islandcounty@gmail.com to get involved.