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Foster Hope began in 2023 with the simple belief that kids entering foster care deserve dignity, comfort, and something they can call their own.
The idea was sparked by the story of a child entering foster care with just two dirty outfits carried in a garbage bag. For children who are removed from their homes, safety must come first, but in the urgency of those moments, basic personal belongings can easily become an afterthought.
Foster Hope was created to help fill that gap.
We collect new and gently used clothing, comfort items such as stuffed animals and books, and suitcases so children entering foster care have clean clothing, something comforting, and a proper way to carry their belongings from place to place.
Since our beginning, Foster Hope has grown beyond filling suitcases. We work alongside local social service agencies, schools, and other community organizations to help meet the needs of children and families throughout our area. Our community partners have included Morton County, Healthy Families, school social workers, PATH, and others serving families who need a little extra support.
Because of the generosity of our community, we have been able to do an annual back-to-school drive to provide backpacks filled with school supplies to students who might otherwise begin the school year without the supplies they need.
What started with one child's story has grown into a community effort to make difficult moments a little easier for children and families.
Whether it's a suitcase filled with clean clothes, a favorite stuffed animal, a toothbrush, or a backpack ready for the first day of school, these may seem like small things. But to a child facing uncertainty, they can provide something incredibly important: Hope.
