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FOSTER CARE MONTH
austin angels
If this mission stirs something in you – don’t ignore it.
This National Foster Care Month, children and families across Austin are waiting for people willing to say yes. We have a proven model. We are changing the statistics. Now, we need people like you who are ready to step in and be part of that change. Because real change doesn’t happen all at once—it happens in the small, consistent moments. In showing up. In building trust. In choosing to be part of something bigger than yourself.
The foster care system is complex. The solution is not.
Tap to see what happens when people show up.
Children don’t need more programs—they need people who show up, again and again. Consistent relationships change everything.
50%
of foster homes close within the first year
1 in 5
youth in foster care face homelessness by age 18
50%
of youth in foster care do not graduate high school
80%
of children in foster care experience significant mental health challenges
60%
of youth formerly in care live below the poverty line
Higher caregiver stability within our programs compared to the national average
of youth and mentors remain connected after the program ends – strengthening long-term stability
of youth in our programs graduate on time or are on track to graduate
report increased normalcy, emotional health, and social well-being through our programs
Consistent relationships improve educational attainment and long-term economic stability
During National Foster Care Month, we reflect on what it takes to truly change lives: a community stepping in, month after month, moment after moment. The statistics are real: when consistent adults show up, caregiver stability increases, youth stay on track to graduate, and emotional well-being improves. This work isn’t theoretical—it’s proven. We’re not hoping for better outcomes—we’re building them and measuring them every step of the way.
The foster care system is complex. The solution is not.
Children don’t need more programs—they need people who show up, again and again. Consistent relationships change everything.
The statistics are real:
1 in 5
foster youth experience homelessness by age 18
50%
of foster youth won’t graduate high school
50%
of foster homes close within the first year
60%
of youth formerly in care live below the poverty line
This work isn’t theoretical. It’s proven. When consistent relationships are present, caregiver stability increases, youth stay on track to graduate, and emotional well-being improves. We’re not hoping for better outcomes—we’re building them and measuring them every step of the way.
Ways to Get Involved
Your Yes Can Take Many Forms—And Every One Matters
There isn’t just one way to be part of this work. Whether you show up with your time, your resources, or your network, every role helps create the consistency children and families need. Choose the way that fits your life—and make it your yes.
Volunteer
Show Up for a Family
Support a family experiencing foster care through consistent, practical care and connection. Small, ongoing moments make a lasting difference.
Give
Fuel the Work
Your generosity helps ensure children and families have the support they need. Every gift strengthens the consistency that changes outcomes.
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The foster care system is complex. The solution is not.
Reaching every child and family experiencing foster care will take a community—people willing to step in, build relationships, and be part of something bigger than themselves.
The road forward will be built by those who refuse to accept the statistics as final. Every number reflects something deeper—children matched, families supported, hours given—but behind every number is a name, a story, and a relationship that changed the trajectory of a life.