Foster Kids Charity

About Foster Kids Charity

Our Mission

Foster Kids Charity strives to ensure that every child in the foster care system has their basic and personal needs met. We serve foster children and youth across Texas by providing critical emergency support and long-term developmental programs.

Court snack program, offering nutritious

Our Impact

Since 2011, Foster Kids Charity has supported thousands of children and teens in foster care by providing consistent, compassionate, and practical support. Our programs have grown over time to meet the evolving needs of foster youth, from meeting immediate daily needs to supporting long-term stability and healing.

2011
Foster Kids Charity was founded to serve children in foster care by providing essential resources year-round, including meals, snack bags, clothing, school supplies, and emergency assistance. We began partnering closely with caseworkers and the Dallas Permanency Court to ensure children’s immediate needs were met with dignity and care.

2014
Snack Bag Program
Launched to support children awaiting court hearings and foster youth experiencing food insecurity. This program provides individual snack bags and meals throughout the year, particularly during long court days and school breaks.

2017
Uplift Program for Youth
Created to support academic success and independence for older foster youth. This program provides laptops, technology, and educational resources to help youth succeed in school, job training, and post-secondary opportunities.

2026
Horse Therapy Program
A trauma-informed equine-assisted therapy program designed for foster youth experiencing trauma and PTSD. This program supports emotional regulation, confidence, trust-building, and healing through structured interactions with horses.

2026
Youth Mentorship Program
A safe, guided mentorship and inspiration program offering positive role models, accountability, and healing-centered conversations for foster and at-risk youth.

2026
Life Skills Program
In partnership with Judge Gonzales and the Dallas Permanency Court, providing lunch and items needed to the court

New - 2026 Horse Therapy for Foster Youth

Healing Through Horses – Youth Equestrian Program

Building confidence, trust, and life skills for foster youth

Launching in 2026, Healing Through Horses – Youth Equestrian Program is a trauma-informed, experiential learning program offered by Foster Kids Charity for youth ages 12 and older who have experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma.

Through guided, hands-on interaction with horses, participants develop essential life skills while building emotional awareness, confidence, and resilience. Horses provide a unique pathway to healing—responding honestly, calmly, and without judgment—helping youth reconnect with themselves and others.

Benefits include:

Emotional grounding and stress reduction
Improved confidence and self-worth
Increased empathy and trust
Healthy expression of emotions
Stronger interpersonal and social skills

Who the Program Serves

Youth ages 12 and older
Children and teens impacted by abuse, neglect, or trauma
Youth in foster care, kinship care, or formerly in care

This program is especially beneficial for youth who struggle with trust, emotional regulation, confidence, or traditional learning environments.

We need Teddy Bears!

Valentine's Day Comfort Bears Drive now until February 14, 2026

We need teddy bears of all shapes, sizes and colors for foster children! These bears will be part of our Valentine Comfort Bears Drive. Each gift will include a cuddly teddy bear, a handwritten Valentine from volunteers, small candy bag and a mini fidget or small toy.

How you can help:

Donate teddy bears, candy, fidgets or small toys OR conduct a drive

For questions or to volunteer please email: care@fosterkidscharity.org

Ongoing Needs

Personal hygiene products
- Tampons (various sizes)
- Pads (various sizes)
- Other hygiene essentials: Deodorant, moisturizer, hair products - ethnic

Seasonal / Special Occasion Needs

Valentine’s Day items for kids
- Teddy bears
- Chocolates

Graduation

Laptops, stationary sets, tech gadget and headphones

2026 Life Skills Program (Ages 16+)

Snacks
- Chips, granola bars, crackers, etc. or please follow amazon list below:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1U1PKZDEHJ75Y?ref_=wl_share

Lunch donors
- Chick-fil-A platters
- Sam’s Club deli platters
- Similar catered or ready-made meal options please email if you are able to help care@fosterkidscharity.org

Foster Youth with Babies

Infant care supplies
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Baby wipes
- Baby lotion, diaper cream, baby blankets, gift cards

TESTIMONIALS

James and Marlene Rose, Foster Parent

"I wanted to thank you for everything you have done to support us for all these years.

I wish I could express all you mean to me and Marlene. If we had not of connected I know the miracles that we saw in the lives of children would have never been possible. You have truly blessed us and we are grateful that God allowed us to have you be a part of our lives".

John Berry, Foster Parent

"The work that you are doing for the benefit of these children is invaluable. I cannot express our gratitude in words that give it any justice. While we may be working with the kids, the support from Foster Kids Charity has helped us be able to make sure that these children are able to do more things that enrich their lives! "