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Believe in Me 2025 Impact Report

Skip to annual report content 2025 Believe in Me Annual Report 2025 Believe in Me Annual Report: What Community Made ...
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A photorealistic group of diverse teens and supportive adults reviewing school supplies in a warm community room.

What Foster Youth Need Before They Can Focus on School: A Five-Pillar Checklist for Supporters

A five-pillar checklist for supporters who want foster youth to have safety, belonging, community, education, and enrichment before school success.
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Adults review a support checklist with backpacks and school supplies on a community table.

Foster Care Support Checklist for School & Career Planning

A young person cannot plan confidently for graduation, college, work, or independence if basic needs, trusted relationships, records, transportation, and ...
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A teen with a sketchbook and a caring adult sit beside a blue storage bin, illustrating youth choice in foster care donations.

A Place for Their Things: Personal Belongings and Foster Youth

Foster care donations can help protect personal belongings. Learn how bags, storage, privacy, and youth choice guide useful support.
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A child and an adult study a potted lettuce plant during gardening for kids.

Small Gardens, Shared Tools: Opening Outdoor Learning to More Kids

Gardening for kids can start small. See how shared tools, reachable spaces, and community support help more children take part.
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A coordinator and a new helper discuss volunteer roles at a community hall.

A Good Start for Every Volunteer: Clear Roles, More Time for Kids

Clear volunteer roles help youth programs welcome new helpers. Learn what a good first shift needs, from simple tasks to support.
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A teen and an adult choose a work shirt as part of youth employment support.

Before the First Paycheck: Small Costs That Can Block a Teen’s First Job

A job offer can arrive before a teen has money for work clothes or a reliable ride. Community help can close that gap while keeping ...
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Two women talk at a kitchen table about respite care for foster parents.

When Caregivers Need a Break: Understanding Respite Support

Caregivers can need rest and still care deeply about a child. Learn where to ask about short-term care, what to confirm, and how to plan ...
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A girl wearing headphones reads beside her mother in a quiet community room.

A Quiet Place Counts: Making Room for Different Sensory Needs

A quiet option can make a busy youth program easier to join. Start with young people's choices, clear information, and a plan for safe support.
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A drama teacher and a student review a costume for school arts programs.

The Hidden Cost of the School Showcase

Clothes, supplies, instrument care, and rides can shape a child's chance to join a school showcase. Here are thoughtful ways to help.
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A mother and daughter look through a camp brochure together during summer camp planning.

Summer Camp Starts With Spring Planning

Start in spring to compare camp costs, ask about aid, check support needs, and make a plan that fits your child and family.
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A program coordinator smiles as a boy chooses a mandarin from a counter of after school snacks.

After the Bell, Before Dinner: Why a Reliable Snack Matters

Help make snack time dependable with useful donations, clear delivery plans, and respect for each child's needs and privacy.
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