Open Hearts, Open Homes:
Foster Families NRC Year-End Campaign
A Story of Hope
When Marcus (12) and Eli (14) arrived at our doors, their eyes were hollow, their hair was matted, and their clothes were threadbare. Their shoes were falling apart. They carried almost nothing with them but the weight of fear and uncertainty.
That’s where you come in. Your gift today ensures that, within hours, our families have access to clean clothes, warm beds, and the simple comfort of something that is theirs alone. These small comforts make a big difference in helping Marcus and Eli feel safe and welcome in their new home.
Our Impact This Year
Impact Story for the Heart
This year, in 2025, thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to assist not just one, but two families caring for medically fragile children. Your contributions made it possible for us to provide essential items that insurance would not cover—items that have truly enhanced these children’s quality of life and helped them thrive. Among the items purchased were a specialized bed, adaptive car seats, and custom-designed chairs made specifically for their needs.
In addition to meeting these practical needs, Foster Families NRC was also able to offer emotional support and encouragement to the families, reminding them that they are not alone on this journey. We also helped connect these families with one another, creating a network of shared understanding and compassion that continues to provide strength and comfort.
Because of your kindness, these families no longer have to carry the heavy burden of wondering how to afford these necessities. Instead, they can breathe a little easier, knowing that Foster Families NRC not only stands beside them but also deeply cares for their children—children whom the world too often overlooks or gives up on.
Your compassion reminds these families that they are seen, valued, and never alone.
Aubrey’s Video
Statistics for 2025 | Jan 1 - Oct 9
Families per Licensing Agency
Bay/Arenac - 138
Midland/Gladwin - 78
Saginaw - 92
Other Agencies - 71
Kinship - 8
Other Important Stats
Resource Requests Completed - 620
# of individuals served - 1,323
Averaging 2.13 people per request
Looking ahead
In the coming year, we aim to:
Provide quality resources to our families
Support our local Child Welfare Workers
Raise awareness of the need in the Foster, Adoptive, Kinship communities
The impact of meeting these goals will help create a safe, thriving foster, adoptive, kinship communities that is able to provide the needed care and support for the youth in their care, futher creating environments for these kids to flourish.
Our Year-End Goal
We aim to raise $10,000 by December 31st
Current progress $0 raised
Your support means we will be able to continue providing hope, stability, and compassion to foster families and the children they care for.
That’s why I’m asking today: will you make one more gift before year’s end to ensure families can keep saying yes
One more gift of $50 could supply comfort items—blankets, stuffed animals, journals—that give a child a sense of safety and control.
One more gift of $100 could provide needed essentials like clothing, shoes, and hygiene supplies for a child in crisis.
One more gift of $250 could prepare an entire family with the resources they need to welcome a child into their home.
The truth is, more children are arriving every week. Since last year, we’ve seen an 81% increase in families seeking help. Your donation is critical to allow FFNRC to:
Provide direct assistance for foster families caring for children with complex medical needs by covering items that insurance and other systems overlook.
Offer emotional support and guidance through one-on-one encouragement, family check-ins, and caregiver respite resources.
Build a community of connection by linking families together for peer support and shared understanding.
Advocate for lasting change so that no child or caregiver feels forgotten or left behind.
Foster Families NRC is a 501 ( c ) ( 3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. (Tax ID/EIN 85-3564877).
Voices of Change Testimony Videos
The Power of Your Donation
Because you of your gift, within hours, kids like Marcus and Eli are able to be wrapped in clean clothes and given comfort items that were theirs alone. Fresh bedding. Sturdy shoes. Even small things—a blanket, a journal—became part of a powerful shift the moment they were seen, valued, and safe.
This is what your generosity does. You don’t just meet a need. You help rewrite the beginning of a child’s next chapter.
Thank you for considering opening your heart to Foster Families NRC! We appreciate your support. If you have any questions, please contact (989) 266-7020.