Foster Friendly® DeKalb County
Foster Friendly® represents a transformative approach, uniting multiple sectors to create measurable, sustainable impact for the foster care community. Foster Friendly® Communities impact vulnerable children and families where they work, live and play. Foster Friendly® Communities, collectively support foster parents so they are able to keep their homes open longer and better serve kids in their care, minimizing further trauma by creating safe, stable environments for healing and growth.
DeKalb County demonstrates a strong commitment to cultivating a Foster Friendly® Community through hosting foster parent recruitment events and encouraging businesses to support families.
The local Foster Friendly® Coalition brings together local leaders, businesses, churches, nonprofits, and local leaders who share a common goal to make DeKalb County a place where kids find belonging. The coalition meets regularly to collaborate with Foster Friendly® partners, raise awareness about the needs of children and families impacted by foster care, and create practical support for foster and kinship families in the area.
A Community of Care
In Foster Friendly® Communities foster families are seen and supported by:
Every Foster Friendly® Community must have multiple sectors committed to supporting foster families.
To begin, we aim for 5% of faith communities to become Foster Friendly, 5% of foster families in the area supported by a WRAP Team, and 10% of businesses in the area providing discounts or services to foster and kinship parents.
DeKalb County is well on its way to reaching its goals!
66.7%
BUSINESSES
supporting foster families
75%
FAITH COMMUNITIES
supporting foster families
0%
WRAP TEAMS
supporting foster families
May 2nd | 4-6 pm | Greenbrook park
Discover what it means to be a Foster Friendly® Community in DeKalb County!
Join us to learn about foster care, ask questions, and connect with local agencies, faith communities, businesses, and organizations working together to support children and families. Whether you’re interested in fostering or simply want to make a difference, there’s a place for you.
A family for every child. A community for every family.
Hosted by the foster friendly coalition of DeKalb County
Everyone Can Do Something
Foster Friendly Communities serve as safe spaces, where everyone is welcome and the community-at-large is attuned to the unique needs of kids in care. It is also our hope that local officials and change makers experience a rewarding sense of civic responsibility while building a culture of compassion and inclusivity that will have generational impact.
GET INVOLVED
CONTACT
Charlotte Richardson
crichardson@tnkidsbelong.org
Community Engagement Manager
Tennessee Valley Region