How to Help Kids in Foster Care

There are many ways to support children in foster care beyond becoming a foster parent. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

Become a Mentor

Volunteer as a mentor through organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters or CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Donate Supplies

Children often enter foster care with very few belongings. Donate clothing, school supplies, toys, and hygiene products.

Provide Respite Care

Give foster families a break by providing short-term care for children in their home.

Support Aging Out Youth

Young people who age out of foster care at 18-21 need support with housing, education, and employment.

Volunteer Your Skills

Tutor a child, teach a life skill, or share your professional expertise with foster families.

Advocate

Raise awareness about foster care in your community and advocate for policies that support children and families.

Want to Do More?

Consider becoming a foster parent and providing a safe home for a child.

Learn About Fostering

CO4Kids is the Colorado Department of Human Services' statewide initiative to provide awareness about Colorado's child welfare system. It focuses on educating the public about the signs of child abuse and neglect, while raising awareness about the Hotline (844-264-5437) to report concerns related to a child or youth. CO4Kids also strives to strengthen families as a means of preventing abuse and neglect from happening in the first place, helping all Colorado kids have a safe environment. Finally, the campaign is committed to recruiting and retaining foster and adoptive parents, so that when an out of home placement is unavoidable, a child has a safe place to thrive.