The Need

The Need

At any given time, there are close to 500,00 children in foster care across the United States.

Indiana is home to nearly 31,000 children in foster care and has the nation’s fourth-highest rate of youth in foster care. Howard County has the most CHINS (children in need of service) of any county in the region. The need is constantly evolving and growing with children in need of service ranging from newborns through school-age and teenage youth.

Learn more about the statewide need for foster and kinship care here.

Foster children need stability, support, a voice, and most importantly a sense of personal belonging and self-worth. Having the opportunity to change the trajectory of a child’s life and support the foster/kinship family during the foster process is a significant and rewarding opportunity indeed.

We believe that anyone who comes through our doors has been through enough. More than simply providing resources and relief, Foster the Need seeks to address the underlying emotional challenges inherent in the foster/kinship process.

Bravely Me Boutique

For foster and kinship families, Bravely Me Boutique is a free, personalized shopping experience. Because dreams come in all sizes and styles.

We like to think that they come in for clothes and leave with wings.

Get involved today!

It’s a hand in a child’s future.

Foster the Need is community-based that exists because of the passion, commitment and participation of the community and our volunteers.