ENRICHING LIVES IMPACTED BY FOSTER CARE

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and cared for.

Friends of Foster Children of Palm Beach County supports foster families, kinship caregivers, and youth in transition — connecting them to the resources, guidance, and community they need to thrive.

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WHY IT MATTERS

Children and families involved in foster care often face challenges that go far beyond placement.

  • Families struggle to access consistent support and don't know where to turn

  • Caregivers feel isolated, overwhelmed, and under-resourced

  • Youth aging out of foster care face critical transitions without a safety net

No child should be limited by circumstances they didn't choose. And no caregiver should have to navigate this alone.

OUR COMMITMENT

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For nearly 40 years, we've been showing up for families across Palm Beach County

This journey can

be overwhelming.

  • The uncertainty.

  • The paperwork.

  • The feeling that the system is too big to navigate alone.

That's why Friends of Foster Children exists — to walk alongside families and youth every step of the way, connecting them to the resources, support, and community that make a real difference.

2025 At A Glance

1,886
kinship caregivers served with wrap-around support
4,454
children supported through our Donation Closet.
1,337
children received holiday gifts, bringing joy and normalcy to the season

Here's How We Help

Three steps.
Real, lasting impact.

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    Connect

    We connect families, caregivers, and youth to the programs, services, and resources that meet them where they are — so no one has to figure it out alone.

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    Support

    We walk alongside foster families, kinship caregivers, fathers, and young adults through the moments that matter most — with guidance, tools, and a caring community.

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    Strengthen

    We help children and youth build the stability and confidence they need to move toward futures full of possibility — not defined by where they started.

Programs That Work

Practical support

at every stage

of the journey.

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    Family Support

    Resources, guidance, and community for foster families, kinship caregivers, and fathers committed to showing up for the children in their care.

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    Kinship Navigation

    Specialized wrap-around support for relatives and family members who step up to care for children — because love alone isn't always enough without the right tools behind it.

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    Youth & Transition

    Programs designed to help young people navigate the path from foster care to independence — with life skills, mentoring, and a community that doesn't disappear when a case closes.

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Voices From Our Community

  • "Through the encouragement, resources, and steady presence of Friends of Foster Children, we were reminded that we were never walking this journey alone."

    Jen, Wellington

  • "Fostering has taught our family patience, love, and gratitude on a level we never imagined. Having an organization that truly understands foster care the way Friends of Foster Children does has made all the difference."

    Danielle, West Palm Beach

  • "With assistance and support from the Friends of Foster Children Fatherhood program, I was able to find secure, stable housing near a good school for my children. The Fatherhood coordinator was very knowledgeable, patient, and would always advocate on my behalf."

    D.J.W.

  • "After fighting for two years in family court for my husband's siblings, FFC was there for us. FFC makes life easier as I make life easier for all these children."

    Amanda

  • "Thank you for being so patient — you were the only one who really helped me with my grandchild."

    Robert, West Palm Beach

Your support helps children feel safe, valued, and cared for.

Every gift provides real resources to families who need them most. In 2025, your generosity helped clothe 2,817 children, feed 300+ families over Thanksgiving, and give 1,337 children the joy of holiday gifts. When you give to Friends of Foster Children, you become part of the solution.

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