Families
At RaiseAChild, we believe love makes a family—and every child deserves to grow up in a safe, affirming, and nurturing home. We proudly welcome and support people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, expressions, cultural backgrounds, and family structures. Whether you're single, partnered, LGBTQ+, Spanish-speaking, or exploring parenthood for the first time, you belong here. We are here to walk with you through every step of the foster and adoption journey—with respect, compassion, and community.
Cultivating loving families for children in need
RaiseAChild, founded in 2010, is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to building loving families for children in foster care. toFrom the beginning, we’ve proudly supported and uplifted LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, Spanish-speaking families, and others who reflect the beautiful diversity of our communities.
Today, we are proud to share that RaiseAChild is now part of All For Kids, a mission-driven organization with over 120 years of experience supporting children and families across California. Through this partnership, we continue our inclusive work with the same heart and mission—now strengthened by All For Kids’ leadership, infrastructure, and vision.
Together, we are expanding foster and adoptive family recruitment, increasing support for caregivers, and ensuring that every child has the safe, stable, and nurturing environment they deserve. Learn more about foster care and adoption at All For Kids.
A child in foster
care needs you
RaiseAChild guides and supports prospective foster parents in their fostering journey, whether it's temporary or for a lifetime.
Our parent advocate teams works 1:1 with prospective parents to better meet the needs of children in foster care.
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!
Join 214,421 foster parents
across the U.S
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.
We are here for you every step of the way
Just starting your foster care journey? We will be with you every step of the way to help on your path to helping children in need.
Our services are always free and confidential. RaiseAChild provides support to prospective and current foster parents.
Explore info sessions, parent matching events, bilingual services, and more resources we provide to prospective foster parents.
Help Us Build Families, One Child at a Time
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.