Needs
FosterHope works to fill gaps in service for system impacted youth. We are currently focused on increasing our agency’s capacity to support children and youth in the greater Sacramento Region with complex trauma and mental health needs.
How your contribution helps:
FosterHope is raising funds to support the growth and implementation of our mental health program. Funds raised help us meet a variety of needs for the children, youth and families we serve.
Specific areas of support include:
- Incentives and celebrations for youth to encourage continuous participation in programs and activities that promote healing.
- Basic needs like food, housing support, clothing, hygiene products for youth and families experiencing hardship or transitions in life stage.
- Support for youth to secure essential documents like birth certificates, social security cards, and driver's licenses to help them secure employment.
- Therapeutic tools and technology to promote positive mental health.
- Tools to support youth’s academic success.
- Furniture for our new offices to provide a comfortable and welcoming space for youth to receive support and connection.
- Family outings to promote connection and promote positive experiences for youth in a family setting.
- Pro-social activities that allow youth to explore different interests like sports, arts, community service, and academics, while developing positive relationships with others in community-based settings.
- Training and workshops for caregivers to ensure they have the tools to support and grow with the youth in their care.
- Recruitment efforts for our Enhanced Care program that addresses the needs of our most vulnerable youth in the foster care system.
- Outreach to our community to support our efforts to prevent instances of childhood trauma before formal system involvement.