HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

5K | MILES FOR SMILES

FFC 5K Miles for Smiles welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels for a day of fun, fitness, and community support. Whether running or walking, attendees can enjoy food, entertainment, and activities, all to benefit foster youth in Central Florida.

GATHER FOR GOOD

Gather for Good unites people to support foster children through hosted events like dinner parties or BBQs, raising funds and awareness. Plus, all hosting expenses are tax-deductible as charitable donations!

VOLUNTEER

From volunteering at one of our quarterly events, or helping organize, take inventory, and clean, FFC’s storage room, you can support FFC in many ways! Check out our Volunteer calendar below!

HOW WE MAKE IT PERSONAL

For fifteen years,

the Foundation for Foster Children has been on a mission to provide meaningful connections for children in foster care through personalized support.

Birthday Cards mailed (2023)
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one-on-one tutoring hours (2023)
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New Advocacy Youth Served (2023)
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Enrich

Dedicated to providing foster youth with unique experiences and community connections to support a successful transition to adulthood.

Educate

Aims to reduce the academic gap among foster children and improve their grade-level performance and advancement.

Empower

Our program supports foster youth aged 14-24 with guidance, resources, and life skills to help them transition to adulthood and reach their goals.

FIVE FACTORS

FFC has identified five key factors that strongly predict long-term success for foster youth. Below are the remarkable results of FFC's Empower students in 2023, results that speak directly to the life-changing impact of one-on-one professional mentorship.

Avoided Arrest
0%
Avoided Teen Pregnancy
0%
On Track To Graduate
0%
Employed/Enrolled

in Post-Secondary

0%
Avoided Homelessness
0%

"I just wanted to say thank you again from Leo and from me. He is doing great in his lessons, floating, turning and enjoying every class! Thanks a lot for this great opportunity!"

- Claudia, foster mom of 2 year old