FOSTER VILLAGE INC
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Mission Statement
To create a village of support for children in foster care and their caregivers by Equipping, Connecting, and Advocating for community beyond the system.
About This Cause
The mission of Foster Village is to come alongside children and families in the child welfare system and show them that they are not alone. Our goal is to create opportunities for the community to be a "village" of support to these vulnerable and underserved children and families. Foster Village is led by experienced foster parents and seasoned child welfare experts and a board made up of passionate and diverse community professionals. This first-hand experience and understanding allows us to connect directly with foster families in ways that help them feel empowered and part of a larger mission. We know how important connection and stability are, especially during those first (often uncertain and traumatic)days. We also know that there is a community of caring individuals looking for ways to serve these families and children, but are unsure of how to help.Foster Village works to create practical opportunities to bridge the gap so that caring individuals and businesses can share encouragement and resources with our neighbors in crisis. Our programs aim to meet basic needs, provide therapeutic support, and promote community engagement. We currently have two Resource Centers where we collect and distribute donations that are assembled into Welcome Packs for children entering a foster home. Often times these children come with very few belongings, if any at all. We hope to alleviate some of the stress that comes with those first days after placement by delivering items such as clothing, car seats, cribs, back packs, and other basic necessities. We also provide special request therapeutic items such as weighted blankets, infant carriers, and white noise machines through our Project SOOTHe program.Throughout the year, Foster Village hosts support group events for foster families as well as Parent's Night Out opportunities and encouragement throughout each family's fostering journey. Foster Village is made possible through community support and involvement. Through monetary donations, in-kind donations, and volunteering we have the ability to be a village of encouragement to the thousands of Central Texas children who need to know that they are seen and valued.