Fostering Together

Fostering isn't a one-family job.

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Make a Difference for a child in foster care.

It can be overwhelming to know exactly how to help a child in foster care. You may wonder what you can do. We can help you find a way to serve a child in need.

What is Fostering Together?
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It can be overwhelming to know exactly how to help a child in foster care. You may wonder what you can do. We can help you find a way to serve a child in need.

Fostering Together is a foster care ministry. We also welcome kinship and adoptive families to trainings, events, and social gatherings.

Everyone can do something.

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Be a Meal Support Volunteer

Local foster families are stepping up to house vulnerable kids in our community and we can help!

I'm Interested

 

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Be a CarePortal Volunteer

  • Serve as you are able.
  • Receive alerts for needs of vulnerable families.

Sign Up

Learn More

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Be a Supporting Mentor

  • Serve two to three times each month.
  • Mentor children.
  • Babysit.
  • Provide meals and transportation.
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Be a Respite Family

  • Serve weekly.
  • Mentor children.
  • Babysit.
  • Provide meals and transportation.
  • Provide overnight care for children.
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Be a Foster Family

  • Serve daily.
  • Care for children 24/7. 
  • Welcome children for an undetermined period of time.

Hear stories from people like you who have made a difference.

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"Fostering is a true work of heart."

"We couldn’t and wouldn’t be successful on this journey without the prayers, care, and support of our Fostering Together team. So thankful and forever grateful!"

Make a Difference as a Supporting Mentor
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Make a Difference as a Respite Family
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Make a Difference as a Foster Family
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Have you already jumped in?

If you are already fostering, respiting, or caring for kids in a kinship situation, we’d love to get to know you.

Connect With Us

If you have questions about Fostering Together, contact foster@decaturcity.org.