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Miranda Russo & Alex Blue

As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Miranda and Alex understand that they have so much to offer children in foster care!

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Joyce Hammerich

When Joyce heard that sibling groups would be separated when they entered foster care, she and her family decided to take action.

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Cleo King & Camille Thornton

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.

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Steven and Hector Ramirez-Robles

Hector and Steven decided to welcome children in foster care into their lives and expand their family.

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Nancy Mogy

"Being adopted at 17 gave me a second chance at life when my biological family gave up on me." Learn more about Nancy's incredible story.

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Jon Cryer & Lisa Joyner

"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.

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Jesse Marez & Dana Valenzuela

Whether you are a first-time parent, or are a blended family like Jesse and Dana, you can help a child in need.

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Griffin Matthews & Matt Gould

Griffin and Matt highlight the importance for the LGBTQ+ community to mentor youth in foster care who may not have a safe space to be themselves.

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Nancy Mogy

"Being adopted at 17 gave me a second chance at life when my biological family gave up on me." Learn more about Nancy's incredible story.

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Jon Cryer & Lisa Joyner

"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.

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Nancy Mogy

"Being adopted at 17 gave me a second chance at life when my biological family gave up on me." Learn more about Nancy's incredible story.

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Cleo King & Camille Thornton

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.

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Joyce Hammerich

When Joyce heard that sibling groups would be separated when they entered foster care, she and her family decided to take action.

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Jesse Marez & Dana Valenzuela

Whether you are a first-time parent, or are a blended family like Jesse and Dana, you can help a child in need.

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Griffin Matthews & Matt Gould

Griffin and Matt highlight the importance for the LGBTQ+ community to mentor youth in foster care who may not have a safe space to be themselves.

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Steven and Hector Ramirez-Robles

Hector and Steven decided to welcome children in foster care into their lives and expand their family.

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Miranda Russo & Alex Blue

As members of the LGBTQ+ community, Miranda and Alex understand that they have so much to offer children in foster care!

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PROCESS

Working with RaiseAChild

You are not alone. Our Parent Advocate team is here for you every step of your fostering journey. We provide dedicated support, guidance, and resources.

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Attend RaiseAChild info session

Sign up to attend an Info Session to learn more about mentoring, respite care, fostering, and adoption.

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Connect Parent Advocate team

A RaiseAChild Parent Advocate is here to speak with you and address your questions about fostering.

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Receive personal agency referral

Your RaiseAChild Parent Advocate will connect you with an agency to complete the necessary training.

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Become trained and certified

Training classes are designed to prepare you for fostering a child and help you become certified.

Fostering Resources

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Parents
Organizations
A Home Within

Pro-bono mental health resources for youth in foster care

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Life Works

Mentoring opportunities for LGBTQ youth ages 12-24

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Understood

Helping parents whose children struggle with learning issues

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Biorithmetic

Free online education resources for 6th -12th graders

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The Pop Luck Club

Working to advance the well-being of gay dads and their children

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UCLA Ties for Families

Free training, intervention, education, and services for resource families

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Understood

Helping parents with children struggle with learning and attention

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Second Nurture

Creating cohorts of adoptive families within supportive communities

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All Children - All Families

Enhancing LGBT cultural competence among child welfare professionals

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Family Equality Council

Works to improve understanding and provide special events for LGBT families

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Welcoming Schools

Providing professional tools, lessons, and resources for educators

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Biorithmetic

Free online education resources for 6th -12th graders

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Why work with RaiseAChild?
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We know. We’ve been there.

We’ve served thousands of prospective foster parents over our 12+ year history and 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.

What is an info session?
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RaiseAChild hosts FREE montly information sessions to help individuals and families understand how they can help children in foster care.

From respite care and mentoring, to foster and foster-to-adopt, these session give an open opportunity to have all of your foster care questions answered.

How do I start?
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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 specific questions? Chat with us

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