August 13, 2026
Sibling visits brought summer smiles. We really want to share the smiles on their faces – but we can’t share their identity. We CAN share the fun these […]
June 3, 2026
Here’s Where YOU Fit In! Healthy relationships are necessary for children to heal while living in foster care. Could you be the next stable presence in a […]
February 24, 2026
At Tonight’s State of The Union Address Putting politics aside, it is really nice when our Union can come together to support people who deserve better […]
November 10, 2025
It started like a normal day. I was at the babysitter’s house with my little sister and a knock on the door would change our entire […]
November 1, 2025
“I believe every person has a purpose. When it’s given, and you accept it, that’s powerful.” ~ Ronnie, Fostering Great Ideas mentor Ronnie and Quan’s […]
October 16, 2025
“I am going to allow every woman to vent for two to five minutes, but after that, you have to move into the solution.” – Dena […]
October 1, 2025
“By giving your time as a mentor, children in foster care begin to see they are important and deserving of love, attention and respect.” ~ Allison, […]
October 1, 2025
“Even our most haphazard or imperfect offerings… can be the start of something beautiful.” ~ Jessica, Fostering Great Ideas mentor Jessica and Maressa’s story is […]
October 1, 2025
“He just needed someone to go at his pace.” ~ Christine, Adoptive Mom Vicki and Christine’s story is told to celebrate Fostering Great Ideas 15th […]
August 31, 2023
Fostering Great Ideas receives $35,000 grant for Aspire™ program expansion to Richland County to serve more youth in foster care August 31, 2023 (GREENVILLE, SC) — Fostering Great […]
July 27, 2023
Originally published 2019 and updated for payment rate structure July 2023. Understanding the SC Foster Care Stipend Money is always a touchy subject. Nobody wants to […]
May 12, 2023
My Confession: I am a foster parent, and my foster son does not see his siblings. This is the hard truth of our present reality. My […]