Dear Friends of Fostering Connections, Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I want to begin with a heartfelt thank you. Your support continues to make it possible for youth and families impacted by foster care to find community, opportunity, and hope through Fostering Connections. We’re starting the year with strong momentum. In January, our Florida Youth SHINE – Greater Jacksonville Chapter is hosting a fundraiser and preparing to travel to Tallahassee for Children’s Week, while families...

Dear Friends of Fostering Connections, As we reach the end of 2025, my heart is filled with gratitude for each of you — our youth, families, volunteers, partners, donors, and community champions who make the mission of Fostering Connections possible. This year has been one of tremendous growth, resilience, and forward momentum — and I’m grateful to have walked this journey with you. Together, we achieved so much. We expanded Career Readiness Academy program partnerships and opportunities for...

Dear Friends of Fostering Connections, As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, I’m filled with gratitude for the many blessings that make our work at Fostering Connections possible. I’m especially thankful for our donors, board members, volunteers, and families—your generosity and belief in our mission continue to light the path forward. This fall has been full of growth and innovation. We piloted our new Career & Life Skills Jumpstart program in October, with additional sessions coming this...