Foster Love Incorporation

Our Mission: We provide basic needs and opportunities for children in foster care while supporting foster families so they feel confident, empowered, and valued. Our Story: On July 11, 2007 a handsome 14-month old little boy was placed in our arms along with a single black trash bag with only a few worn out clothes and a few plastic easter eggs considered to be his toys. Reality hit us quick. Was this normal? Were other foster parents okay with this? I didn't want to believe so. My mind began to wonder whether our little guys first, second, and sadly third transition in 14 short months were met with the same sad image. This scenario always bothered me and the thought of other children experiencing this same reality was worrisome. Trash bags? Very few clothes? Worn? Stained? Too small? Leftovers? I knew as a community we could do better than this. I have always believed that children in care deserve to be clothed in confidence so they can feel loved, empowered, and valued, just like everyone else. As it is, they get uprooted from their homes and their lives displaced and turned upside down, the least we can do is show them some love and dignity. As our journey continued as foster parents over the years I realized we were not alone in our experiences and there was a need for resources to better support the basic needs of children in foster care and their families. Because of this knowledge I wanted to do something about it and offer additional support for children in foster care, foster parents, and case professionals supporting these families. What started as a thought in 2019 turned into a desire to make it happen. So came this idea of a boutique where children in foster care and their families could shop the latest trends in a welcoming, unique, boutique-like setting where merchandise would be new and quality like-new clothing, FREE of cost and available once a month for every child while in care. What started as a dream, developed into a reality with the help of a wonderful support system. Foster Love was established in June 2020. We currently offer regular Shopping Days, an art program called Artsy Kids, and events throughout the year that support the whole family. At Foster Love we love wholeheartedly and give generously so children in foster care know and feel love and dignity.