Foster Angels provides foster children with opportunities to develop social competence and self-assurance, by ensuring their basic needs are met and providing them with the means needed to participate in activities that emphasize social interactions. By allowing them to gain confidence, they are more likely to succeed. Foster Angels fills these requests within 48 hours whenever possible.

The following are some examples of how Foster Angels has improved the lives of our many foster children:

• Justin, a 14 year old in foster care, has never shown an interest in any extracurricular activities. After expressing an interest in joining the band and wanting to play the trombone, his foster parents, who could not afford the additional expense, approached C.P.S. for help. We are requesting funds to purchase a trombone, band shoes and to cover the cost of band uniform maintenance.
• Jessica was recently removed from her mother’s care. Jessica has been very strong through this ordeal, as she was abused by her mother’s paramour and struggles with her mom’s bad choices. Jessica would really like to purchase her school pictures and I am requesting funds so that she may do so.
• Christina, age 10, would like to attend ballet classes. The classes are $38.00 per month. I would like to request 2 months of ballet classes, since she is waiting for an adoptive family and it is uncertain how long she will be waiting.
• Brian would like to have some art supplies. A 16 year old, he enjoys drawing and this seems to be a great comfort to him. Brian is a foster child, who was recently told that he would not be able to go home with his great-grandmother.
• Chelsea & Kara have been in foster care for over 2 years and are awaiting an adoptive family. The girls, ages 11 and 15, are feeling down due to not knowing whether a family is out there that “wants” them. Both girls are currently in cheerleading and gymnastics and would love to have new outfits for these classes.
• Daniel is a 12 year old in foster care. We are requesting financial assistance to enroll him in a summer camp program. The camp offers sports, games, crafts, recreational challenges, museums, kayaking, tournaments, movies, award days and much more. The child will be provided with a mentor, counseling, career workshops, socialization activities and a qualified staff to help him with his emotional well being.
• Tamara is 17 years old and has been in foster care since the age of 13. She is graduating this year and would like to attend her senior prom. She does not have funds available to purchase a prom dress. Tamara has completed the PAL program and they have been able to help her purchase a graduation ring and yearbook. They have limited funds and will not be able to help purchase a dress.