National Resouces
Foster Care Resources & Support For Your Journey
Support & Resources for the Foster Care Community
Navigating life in or after foster care can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Across the country, countless organizations are dedicated to supporting children, youth, families, and caregivers connected to the foster care system.
Whether you’re looking for mentoring, educational support, housing assistance, mental health services, or simply a sense of belonging, there are trusted resources available to help.
This page brings together a variety of programs and organizations each with a unique mission, but all united by the goal of strengthening and uplifting the foster care community. From national advocacy networks to local family support programs, you’ll find opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
Feel free to submit suggested resources via our resource recommendation portal.
Have a resource you think could help others? Use our resource recommendation portal to share tools, services, programs, or support networks. Your suggestions help us grow and strengthen our foster care resource library for youth, caregivers, and families navigating every stage of the journey.
Explore Resources Across the U.S.
We’ve created an interactive map to help you find foster care resources in every state. These supports are here to make the journey a little easier, offering stability, safety, and encouragement for children, teens, and families navigating the foster care system.
Whether you’re looking for guidance, community, or opportunities to grow, these state-specific resources are designed to help you heal, thrive, and feel supported every step of the way.
Although www.fosterstrong.org may include links providing direct access to other internet resources, including websites, we do not endorse and are not responsible for the accuracy or content of information contained in the sites.
National Resources
Find trusted national foster care resources that provide support, guidance, and services for youth, caregivers, and families across the country. These programs offer help with housing, education, mental health, and life transition support.
A Home Within
Mental Health
One Simple Wish
Essentials / Scholarships
Foster Club
Advocacy
National Foster Youth Institute
Advocacy
Foster America
Advocacy
Foster Care Alumni of America
Advocacy
Fostering Change Network Foundation
Professional Development
iFoster
Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental Health
National CASA/GAL Association for Children
Court Advocates
National Foster Parent Association
Parent Resources
National Adoption Center
Adoption Resources
AdoptUSKids
Adoption Resources
The Forgotten Initiative
Church Support
Home Modification Information Network
Disability Resources
National Center for Independent Living
Disability Resources
The Manners Housing Foundation
Housing, Education
CogniTutor
Tutoring
Be My Person
Mentoring, Resources
National Angels
Essential Items, Mentoring
Tickets for Kids
Entertainment Resources
National Emergency Contact Numbers
Access critical national emergency contact numbers for immediate help and support. This section connects you with hotlines and crisis services for mental health, safety concerns, and urgent situations, ensuring help is available when it’s needed most.
