Providing immediate support and ongoing care for families in

BALTIMORE COUNTY, BALTIMORE CITY, HARFORD, CARROLL, ANNE ARUNDEL, and HOWARD Counties
2001 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228

The Crisis

3,635
Children in Foster Care
and only
2,018
Foster Homes
These are the numbers of a national foster care crisis in Maryland. Of the families who will say “yes” to opening their homes to vulnerable children, about 50% will end up closing their doors within the first year.

Foster the Family imagines a foster care system where the families welcoming children are surrounded and supported by the church and community surrounding them and where foster homes become places of belonging and healing for vulnerable children.



Immediately after welcoming a child into the home, Foster the Family delivers practical necessities to the doorstep of the home. Our FosterCare Packages include everything a child needs–from new clothing and pajamas and school supplies to formula and diapers and comfort items. Foster the Family believes children are precious to God and should be welcomed into homes with dignity and belonging. 



The FosterCare Package serves as an invitation into our community of caring support. Parents are welcomed to monthly support groups and trainings. Children are served at Respite Events and special events. Foster the Family believes that parents should be supported and helped–from the first vulnerable moments of welcoming a child, throughout the placement, and beyond.

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Foster the Family imagines a foster care system where the families welcoming children are surrounded and supported by the church and community surrounding them and where foster homes become places of belonging and healing for vulnerable children.



Immediately after welcoming a child into the home, Foster the Family delivers practical necessities to the doorstep of the home. Our FosterCare Packages include everything a child needs–from new clothing and pajamas and school supplies to formula and diapers and comfort items. Foster the Family believes children are precious to God and should be welcomed into homes with dignity and belonging. 



The FosterCare Package serves as an invitation into our community of caring support. Parents are welcomed to monthly support groups and trainings. Children are served at respite nights and special events. Foster the Family believes that parents should be supported and helped–from the first vulnerable moments of welcoming a child, throughout the placement, and beyond.

How we help

Learn more about how we can support you through partnership with Tickets for Kids.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Baltimore City Support Group
Third Monday of the month
6:30-8 p.m.
Dinner for parents and Childcare provided
Hosted at Redemption City Church
3301 Eastern Ave ⬩ Baltimore, MD 21224
RSVP FOR CHILDCARE
Contact: jillian.wilkerson@fosterthefamily.org
Baltimore city Dad's group *NEW*
Third Monday of the month
6:30-8 p.m.
Hosted at Redemption City Church
3301 Eastern Ave ⬩ Baltimore, MD 21224
RSVP FOR CHILDCARE
Contact: timrwilkerson@gmail.com
Carroll County Support Group
Second Friday of the month
6:30-8 p.m.
Hosted at Crossroads Church
1209 Liberty Rd. ⬩ Eldersburg, Maryland 21784
RSVP FOR CHILDCARE
Contact: kristen.christy@fosterthefamily.org
Harford County Support Group
Third Sunday of the month
6-7:30 p.m.
Hosted at Grace Assembly of God
2303 Churchville Road ⬩ Bel Air, MD 21015
RSVP FOR CHILDCARE
Contact: LAJ711@hotmail.com
WHAT TO EXPECT

At the Baltimore City, Owings Mills, and Harford County Support Groups, we will watch a 10-15 minute video with a word of encouragement and education from Jamie Finn, founder of Foster the Family, and then break into discussion groups of about 8-10 people.

Moms will also have the opportunity to visit and take what they need from our Blessings Closets, full of gently used clothing and equipment. The goal is for you to leave feeling equipped, connected, and supported as you love and care for the children in your home.

GET Involved

Invest Financially

Our work is impossible without your partnership. When you invest financially in Foster the Family, you are investing in a vulnerable child's healing and future.
MAKE DONATION

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Purchase an item from our Amazon wishlist. This list is regularly updated to reflect our most needed items. Items are shipped directly to our offices, where we organize them and deliver them to a child entering foster care.
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Volunteer Your Time

You can make a difference in the lives of the children & families we serve. We believe that everyone has a role in caring for children in foster care! Volunteer opportunities are available in childcare, package delivery, events, and more.
Sign me up!

Get A Group Involved

Hosting a donation drive, volunteering at an event, or holding a meal prep night are just a few ways that corporate, church, student, or even friend groups can get involved at Foster the Family.
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Meet The Team

Erin
 
Tracht
Baltimore Director
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Melanie
 
Everett
Volunteer Coordinator and Finance and Administrative Assistant
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Jillian
 
Wilkerson
Program Coordinator
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Kristen
 
Christy
Family Care Coordinator
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Recommended Resources

We’ve put together a list of various resources to help you in your foster, adoptive, and kinshi journey.

Click here to view books, podcasts, events, and national organizations, and contact us if you don't see what you are looking for!  

Faith-based resources are listed with an *asterisk.

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