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 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 […]
March 27, 2024
Have you ever considered fostering a teenager? Maybe you have read all of the books and taken all of the classes but are left wondering which […]
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 16, 2023
When people apply for a job, they take into consideration salary, retirement benefits, and medical insurance. All of these forms of compensation are important, but an […]
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
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 […]
October 25, 2023
Even if you don’t love academics, most people can remember a teacher that had a significant impact on their lives. Maybe your first grade teacher gave […]
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, […]