Providing immediate support and ongoing care for families in

BALTIMORE City, Baltimore, HARFORD, CARROLL, ANNE ARUNDEL, Montgomery, Prince George's, 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 Kids' Day Out 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.

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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.
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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
Erin
 
Tracht
Baltimore Director
Jillian
 
Wilkerson
Program Coordinator
Jillian
 
Wilkerson
Program Coordinator
Kristen
 
Christy
Family Care Coordinator
Kristen
 
Christy
Family Care Coordinator

Recommended Resources

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