March 6 / 2026
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m
Deerwood Country Club, Jacksonville, FL
Empowering Youth, Supporting Families, Building a Brighter Future
Mission Statement:
Fostering Connections equips youth and families impacted by foster care and adoption with the tools, resources, and confidence to thrive. Every sponsorship directly supports programs that empower youth and build brighter futures across five Northeast Florida counties.
Programs Supported by this Event:
• Career Readiness Academy – job skills and networking for teens
• Florida Youth SHINE – Jacksonville Chapter – youth leadership and advocacy
• Family Empowerment Nights – connection and support for families
• Enrichment Scholarships – access to opportunities beyond the classroom
• Teen Talks – peer-led discussions to build confidence and resilience.
Impact Stats
growth in Career Readiness Academy since 2020
students annually enrolled in Career Readiness Academy since 2024
teens annually served through Teen Talks
families annually supported at Family Empowerment Nights
youth impacted in 2024 across all programs
elected to Florida Youth SHINE statewide board
"Through hands-on activities and real-world guidance, my sister gained confidence, built friendships, and discovered she is capable of so much more than she believed. This program has changed her life.” – Kinship Caregiver
Evening Highlights:
Student & Family Art Showcase
Elegant Dinner, Dessert, & Cocktails
Live Entertainment & Awards Ceremony
Silent & Live Auctions
Sponsorship Levels
Your investment empowers youth today and builds brighter futures for tomorrow. Each level includes recognition in event materials, website, and social media.
Legacy
Sponsor
Supports 50 teens through Career Readiness Academy.
$25,000
10 Reserved Seats, Event Naming
Empowerment Sponsor
$15,000
10 Reserved Seats, Cocktail Hour
Funds 15 Family Empowerment Nights.
Inspiration Sponsor
$10,000
10 Reserved Seats, Art Gallery
Provides 20 Enrichment Scholarships.
Champion Sponsor
$7,500
8 Reserved Seats, Entertainment
Sponsors youth participation + entertainment.
Connection Sponsor
$5,000
6 Tickets, Dessert Table
Funds Teen Talks for one year
Advocate Sponsor
$2,500
4 Tickets
Supports 10 youth in local programs.
Supporter
$1,000
2 Tickets
Provides resources for 2 families
Signature Element:
Legacy Sponsors also receive exclusive naming rights for the Youth Art Gallery, including recognition on-site and sponsor logo on t-shirts featuring youth art sold year-round. Fostering Connections is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.