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 […]
December 21, 2023
Take a moment to think back to a favorite holiday memory. What were you doing? Who was there? What made that moment so special? Cherished memories […]
November 15, 2023
Have you ever hoped for a friend that understands you and will always be there? That is the kind of friendship Kylie and June have with […]
November 10, 2023
The national average for family reunification is 49%. Families who are separated experience devastating and traumatic loss – this leaves a lifelong impact on each person […]
November 10, 2023
Every relationship has its beginning somewhere. Michael and Raymond discovered something special in their tutoring relationship, something that deserved more attention than reading, writing, and arithmetic. […]
November 7, 2023
What makes the biggest difference for youth in foster care? What helps them to succeed? Such important questions – ones that are relevant to over 1,270 […]
April 24, 2023
Malachi had no relationship with his family and faced aging out of foster care. When Daniel* first became a mentor to a youth in foster care, […]
April 20, 2023
For youth experiencing foster care, prom is a night to be normal. Ask any teenage girl looking forward to prom the reasons for her excitement, and […]
December 16, 2022
Being present during this season of busy reminds us that each moment counts. Doug and his mentee Jeff started their mentor relationship like many others – […]