Happy New Year!
As we step into the new year, we are reminded of the power of new beginnings. For the children and families we serve at Fostering Connections, every day is an opportunity for growth, healing, and hope. January marks a fresh start—a time to reflect on the progress we’ve made and look forward to the year ahead.
The numbers below for 2024, unveil a bit about our exciting growth.
Worked with
168 teens
Impacted
800 children
Donated
16 beds
- Worked with 168 teens throughout the year, in comparison to 38 teens last year
- Impacted 800 children through our events, in comparison to 583 last year
- Distributed 531 birthday gifts for children in care, in comparison to 480 last year
- Expanded our foster/adoptive parent reach from 154 at the beginning of 2024 to 188 at the end of 2024
- Recruited 206 event volunteers
- Gave 84 teens a $100 Shopping Spree upon entering into care, in comparison to 36 last year
- Donated 15 beds and mattresses to kids in need
- Gave away 15 bikes to children in care and teens aging out of care headed to college
- Gave 75 foster/adoptive families a $100 restaurant gift card, in comparison to 46 last year
- Distributed 446 VIP bags to kids out of home placement, in comparison to 150 last year
- Total number of children/adults/teens impacted in 2024…2,699!
