We are hiring for a full-time Communications & Partnerships Coordinator. Must live in the Corpus Christi area and be okay with occasional travel. Position Overview & Basic Function: Foster Angels of South Texas (FAST) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to...

By: Heather Tijerina It takes a community to raise children. For foster youth entering adulthood, a strong community makes the difference between success and failure. For a young lady named Maria, we made sure she started her new chapter with a strong community. When...

Last month marked the incredible milestone of TWENTY-FIVE years of Foster Angels of South Texas! A heartfelt gathering with some of our devoted and longstanding supporters came together to celebrate the profound impact we've had on the lives of thousands of foster...

By: Heather Tijerina “Peace- that was the other name for home.”- Kathleen Norris As she put the key in the door for the first time, she looked down and smiled at the brand-new door mat, which reads “It’s good to be home.” A few weeks ago, Noni could not fully enjoy...

Keynote Speaker: Christina Meredith, Best Selling Author of CinderGirl: My Journey Out of the Ashes to a Life of Hope VIEW PHOTO ALBUM HEREPetra has never lost her vision of becoming a social worker. She credits the Department of Family & Protective Services and...

By: Heather Tijerina For most teenagers, their 18th birthday is the ultimate celebration. Years of childhood culminating with a new brand as an “adult”. But for so many young adults in foster care, their 18th birthday can be a scary time filled with mixed emotions....

FOSTER ANGELS OF SOUTH TEXAS LAUNCHES HEART GALLERY PROGRAM, IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN WANTING TO BE ADOPTED FROM FOSTER CAREEdinburg, Texas -- The Foster Angels of South Texas is pleased to announce the launch of the Heart Gallery of South Texas, covering...

Introducing our new 2024 board members! Patricia Bates, Lilia Bruni Wetsel (Laredo), Sarah Jones (Rio Grande Valley), Dr. Nikki Nisbet, Elizabeth Owens and Courtney Sanchez.          Patricia Bates Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Tricia...

We are hiring for a part-time Heart Gallery Coordinator in the Corpus Christi/Laredo area and the Rio Grande Valley area. Must live in either of those locations to apply and must be okay with occasional travel. Heart Gallery of South Texas Coordinator Corpus...

What an incredible day for the September Youth Leadership Conference! We partnered with Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) and BCFS for a stress-relief nature fun day at McGloin Ranch. It was a bright sunny day to be able to take a group of foster youth for a day on...