Behind every number is a child who just needs someone to show up. Someone to listen, to guide, to care.
You don’t have to have all the answers—just a willingness to make space. Whether for a short time or a forever home, your support can mean everything. We’ll walk with you every step of the way.
At RaiseAChild, everyone is welcome.
We are proud of our history of serving LGBTQ+ individuals and all folks who
wish to open their hearts and homes to a child in need.
Although fostering-to-adopt posed it's unique challenges, Cleo and Camille committed to the process to help Titus find a loving and stable home.
"Being adopted at 17 gave me a second chance at life when my biological family gave up on me."
Hear Nancy's incredible story.
When Joyce heard that sibling groups would be separated when they entered foster care, she and her family decided to take action.
Griffin and Matt highlight the importance for the LGBTQ+ community to mentor youth in foster care and provide safe homes.
Whether you are a first-time parent, or are a blended family like Jesse and Dana, you can help a child in need.
"It was a no-brainer for me. Adoption is a choice...it's a beautiful choice." Jon Cryer and Lisa Joyner chose to expand their family through adoption.
"Having the boys in our life means everything." Ross and Aaron chose to foster and then had the opportunity to adopt their two sons.
As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Miranda and Alex understand that they have so much to offer children in foster care!
When working with RaiseAChild, our Parent Advocate team work 1-on-1 with you to understand your needs and goals to match you with the right agency for you.
Sign up to attend an Info Session to learn more about mentoring, respite care, fostering, and adoption.
A RaiseAChild Parent Advocate is here to speak with you and address your questions about fostering.
Your RaiseAChild Parent Advocate will connect you with an agency to complete the necessary training.
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Training classes are designed to prepare you for fostering a child and help you become certified.
RaiseAChild partners with organizations across the country to provide
resources and support for fostering parents and families.
Free training, intervention, education, and services for resource families
Enhancing LGBT cultural competence among child welfare professionals
Works to improve understanding and provide special events for LGBT families
We're committed to finding safe and affirming homes for children in foster care. Our team understands the diverse needs of children in foster care and works to improve equity, equality, respect, and inclusion in foster care.
RaiseAChild hosts FREE monthly information sessions to help individuals understand how they can support children in foster care.
Sign up to attend our upcoming free info sessions. Connect with our Parent Advocate team to learn more about how you can improve the life of a child in foster care. Have questions? Chat with us
Your gift helps create safe, loving, and affirming homes for children in foster care. When you donate to RaiseAChild, now part of All For Kids, you’re supporting inclusive outreach, education, and lifelong support for families—especially those in the LGBTQ+ and Spanish-speaking communities. Together, we can expand the circle of support for children who need it most. Every donation brings us closer to a world where every child is safe to grow. Thank you for being part of this journey.
