Foster On

Our Mission

An invisible sea of foster kids is in crisis today simply because society believes they are “too old” to be loved. Our mission is to remind society that foster kids of all ages are valuable and worthy of love–that every kid should have at least one person who will always be there for them.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every kid who leaves foster care finds at least one person who will be there for them—to answer life’s questions, share a laugh and a tear, or simply to hug and be hugged back.

FosterOn:

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Activates volunteers and donors to get involved in the lives of kids experiencing foster care

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Connects them with local programs to support families and kids in their own area

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Provides ongoing coaching, support and community to volunteers

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Sheds light on the plight of kids whom society believes are “too old” to be loved

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As Foster Care Awareness Month 2022 comes to a clo

As Foster Care Awareness Month 2022 comes to a close we hope that the voices and stories shared here will encourage everyone to see the individuals affected by foster care every day-not just during Foster Care Month.

Thanks to all the youth, volunteers, foster parent

Thanks to all the youth, volunteers, foster parents, and others who have shared their stories here this month.

Maintaining connection with kin is an important pr

Maintaining connection with kin is an important priority for children and youth living in the foster care system. Just because someone is in care doesn’t mean they are unloved or unwanted.
This post is excerpted from the Children’s Rights 2016 Fostering the Future campaign.
https://www.childrensrights.org/living-a-legacy/

When asked to describe adoption from foster care C

When asked to describe adoption from foster care Christine P shared her favorite poem by Kristi Larson (posted on May 16), and described the feeling of “having these two amazing girls in my life” with the following words: Grateful. Sisters. Family. Happy. Unconditional Love. Devotion. Fate. Unending. Bond. United.

From Kenneth, Teen Graphic Designer “This was a

From Kenneth, Teen Graphic Designer
“This was a whole new experience—to contribute towards an important project that's trying to convey a message. At first, I felt a little overwhelmed, but by the end of the process, I was enjoying and willing to do it overall again! I learned that the folks who are a part of Foster Care are a community of underrepresented people. I also loved how resilient they are and the amount of confidence they carry, especially the desire to not only improve themselves, but other people as well. It makes you think of the word "family" in a different light.
My role was to vector over real photos of people and convert them into something more simplified, while following a certain color palette. To be honest, I've never done anything like that before. It helped me experiment with colors, and improvise when stuck. I am very proud of the result. I feel like the designs make their voices seem louder, which I didn't know was possible. I hope people stop and take a moment to look at this campaign and listen to what each person has to say while being greeted by the colors and portraits we designed. I am glad I had a part in making such an inspirational campaign.”

Kids shouldn’t have to worry about staying toget

Kids shouldn’t have to worry about staying together with their siblings.
Mark and Jonathan’s post is excerpted from the AdotptUSKids search
https://www.adoptuskids.org/meet-the-children/search-for-children/search

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When there are enough well trained and well suppor

When there are enough well trained and well supported foster families youth don’t need to be bounced around from home to home. Instead, they can begin to trust and have a sense of belonging. Unfortunately, right now the average foster child is moved three times over the course of their placement.
This post is excerpted from the Children’s Rights 2016 Fostering the Future campaign.
https://www.childrensrights.org/growing-up-a-ferguson/

Youth who have spent time living in the foster car

Youth who have spent time living in the foster care system have experienced more in their short lives than many adults see in their entire lifetimes. But just because they have seen difficult things doesn’t mean they are “damaged” or not worth the investment of time and resources. “A” knows she will move mountains. Her difficult beginnings do not define or limit her path in life.

From Helen, Teen Graphic Designer “My design rol

From Helen, Teen Graphic Designer
“My design role in this project was to vector portraits, and find a color palette that was eye-catching but also fit FosterOn's color scheme. I loved working on this project because it challenged me. It allowed me to find an art style that I feel comfortable with. I hadn't picked up vectoring till earlier this year so I felt like I was re-learning different ways to vector and a whole lot more about the design process, such as the important role shapes play when creating different design styles. I learned a lot about foster care in the process—especially how it works and how underrepresented children and teens in Foster Care are. I appreciate the strength they have and I truly hope everybody who has gone through or going through the foster care system now knows they are appreciated, acknowledged and valued. I hope this campaign helps people to be more educated about the Foster Care System and Foster On as well as feel empathetic toward people who are brave enough to share their stories.”

The entire foster care team—foster parents, soci

The entire foster care team—foster parents, social workers, and birth families’ number one goal is the safe reunification of families. When this isn’t possible adoption and other forms of permanency become important options.

Professionals who work with children and youth—t

Professionals who work with children and youth—teachers, coaches, youth workers, etc. must be sensitive to the fact that there is no “one size fits all” or “typical” family structure. Assignments like family trees can be very hurtful to children and youth when family is a source of pain or doubt.

We envision a world where every kid who leaves fos

We envision a world where every kid who leaves foster care finds at least one person who will be there for them—to answer life’s questions, share a laugh and a tear, or simply to hug and be hugged back.—Jessica Hall Harrington and Christina Hall, co-founders of FosterOn

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From Jordan D. Nelson (JD), Mentor/Graphic Designe

From Jordan D. Nelson (JD), Mentor/Graphic Designer
"As a Mentor, who recently was a mentee, it brings me so much joy to see organizations that share the same passion as AFH. While pairing the portraits with the quotes, I couldn't help but notice how much AFH’s mission is reflected in this campaign. Caring for people and helping them grow into something great is a really powerful thing. The simple act of creating space for people—from all kinds of backgrounds—to be vulnerable, grow and motivate each other is very up-lifting. I try my best to create that same environment at AFH because I know how important it was for me to have that space with my mentor. It helped me grow into the person I am now, as well as the artist I am today. My hope is that the audience interacting with this campaign can grasp all of that—the vulnerability, the importance of each person’s voice and the space being created for all people to relate to one another."

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