The Friends of Foster Care

06/08/2026

We are so grateful for our community partners that deliver gifts for us!

The Suffolk Sheriff’s Office is proud to partner with The Friends of Foster Care to bring joy to children in our local foster care system. Many of these children face challenges most of us cannot imagine, especially during birthdays and holidays spent away from family.

This month, Sheriff Miles and Deputy Diggs picked up the first set of June birthday gifts — the beginning of our monthly deliveries to foster children across Suffolk! We’re honored to help brighten their special days and celebrate each child’s birthday with hope, support, and a reminder that their community cares.

Happy birthday to all our June celebrants and many more to come! 🥳🎉

06/08/2026

It's been ten amazing years serving children and youth in foster care. We started with a mission to support the foster care system in Norfolk, VA and are celebrating our ten year anniversary serving much of Southeastern Virginia and Central Virginia. Thank you for joining us in our mission to help children and youth in the foster care system to thrive!

06/04/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

If you are interested in joining the team in the Norfolk office please take a look andapply via: friendsoffostercare.org/office-assistant

05/30/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!

Heroes in Motion ends this weekend and we want to cross the finish line TOGETHER!
Come walk and celebrate with us this afternoon and take the final steps of this incredible journey side by side.

Every step. Every child. Every hero.
📍 Blocker Family YMCA
🗓️ TODAY - May 30th
👟 All are welcome, walkers and supporters alike!

See you out there!

05/30/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers! Your time, energy, and dedication make everything we do possible. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. None of this happens without you!

05/29/2026

Missed the Heroes in Motion sign-up? You can STILL be a donation HERO!

Sponsor one of our walkers and turn their steps into real change! Every dollar funds Friends of Foster Care's programs for foster youth in our community.
No steps required, just a big heart!
👉 Donate here: friendsoffostercare.org/motion-donate

368,000 children in foster care need champions like YOU.
Every donation counts. Every open door matters. Every hero makes a difference.

05/28/2026

Because of supporters like you, Heroes in Motion has become a powerful demonstration of community support for youth in foster care. We would love to invite you to join us for our Final Steps Celebration on May 30 from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA.

This special afternoon will include a final Hero Lap with TFFC staff and board members, celebration of our graduating seniors, campaign awards, impact stories, cake and punch, and opportunities to meet the participants, families, and community members your support has impacted directly.

We would especially love for donors and supporters to experience the energy and joy of this event and see your generosity in action.

We can't wait to see you!

05/28/2026

Check out our CEO and Founder Audra Bullock's interview with The I in Team Series!

What happens when compassion turns into action?

On today’s Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Dr. Audra Bullock, former NASA engineer and founder of Friends of Foster Care, to explore how purpose-driven leadership can create life-changing impact.

🌟 In this episode:
• The moment that inspired Audra to transition from NASA to nonprofit leadership
• Why influence and human connection create more change than information alone
• How small, intentional actions can transform lives within the foster care system

🔗 Learn more: www.friendsoffostercare.org

📲 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform:
🔹 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-influence/id1692151268
🔹 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2oHl6dCDByXkQeHiyUB75K?si=260da18d6772452a
🔹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
🔹 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-daily-influence-119778869/

05/27/2026

We had a great time at the opening of the last week. We are honored to be the recipients of their team winnings at the Pickle de Mayo tournament!

05/26/2026

Missed the Heroes in Motion sign-up? You can STILL be a Hero!
There are TWO powerful ways to show up for foster youth this May.

DONATE
Sponsor one of our walkers and turn their steps into real change! Every dollar funds Friends of Foster Care's programs for foster youth in our community.
No steps required, just a big heart!
👉 Donate here: friendsoffostercare.org/donate

JOIN OUR PROSPECTIVE PARENT PROGRAM
Ever thought about opening your home to a child who needs a safe place to land?
Our PPP walks you through EVERYTHING you need to know about becoming a foster parent with real support every step of the way with absolutely zero pressure.
👉 Learn more: friendsoffostercare.org/PPP

368,000 children in foster care need champions like YOU.
Every donation counts. Every open door matters. Every hero makes a difference.

Which one feels right for you?