Connect Youth.
Support Families.
Create Hope.

At Raise the Future, we believe every young person deserves to go through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side.

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National Adoption Awareness Month 💜

Every November, we join the nation in celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring the incredible youth and families whose lives have been transformed through adoption.

At Raise the Future, we know that adoption is more than a legal process; it’s about building lifelong connections, fostering belonging, and ensuring that every young person has the chance to grow up in a safe, loving home. Throughout this month, we celebrate the families who have opened their hearts to youth in foster care, and we recognize the ongoing need for supportive, trauma-informed services that help families thrive long after adoption day.

Join us this month as we share inspiring stories, raise awareness, and continue the work to ensure that every child and teen in foster care finds the family and future they deserve. 

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Meet Waiting Children

Learn more about the children currently waiting in foster care.

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Only Takes One

Behind every thriving child is someone who chose to care. For youth in foster care, that “someone” can be hard to find — but Raise the Future is changing that. We work to connect every young person with at least one trusted adult who offers support, stability, and love.

Watch the video and witness the life-changing power of one person showing up.

Foster. Adopt. Mentor. Volunteer. Give.
It only takes one. You can be that one.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

Raise the Future believes every young person deserves to go through life knowing they have a caring adult by their side. So, every day, we show up for kids in foster care by listening to their needs and introducing them to adults they can rely on. We then surround those connections with support so that they grow into meaningful, lasting relationships that help our youth heal from the past.

Because to truly raise the future, we must raise the bar for what it means to support vulnerable youth and families as they navigate life.

Our Impact

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Connect Youth

86

of youth

we serve are 9 years old or older.

Age shouldn't be a barrier to unconditional love and support.
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Support Families

2,728

families and professionals served

with adoption classes and trainings in 2019.

We provide families with the resources and services they need to develop connections that last a lifetime.
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TBRI Trainings

3,864

caregivers and professionals

completed TBRI® training and engaged in our other support services to develop the skills needed to support youth on their healing journey.

All youth deserve a loving family, no matter their age, race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

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Heart Galleries

A Heart Gallery is both a traveling photography display and website dedicated to finding caring adults for our waiting children.