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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Love Box®
Program
For Caregivers
Families with at least one child connected to the foster care community living in the home are eligible for Love Box®.
We celebrate permanency. Families and youth who are already matched may continue in the program for up to two years after reaching permanency – including reunification, adoption, or guardianship.
Support is personalized to your family, your needs, and what feels most helpful in this season. At the heart of Love Box® is relationship. Each family is thoughtfully matched with a dedicated volunteer who shows up in consistent, caring ways at least once a month.
Support might look like:
• Dropping off a care package filled with thoughtful essentials
• Babysitting so you can take a much-needed break
• Helping with homework or school projects
• Delivering a meal during a busy or overwhelming season
• Stopping by with coffee and a listening ear
• Cheering you on at events – or joining your crew at the pumpkin patch
• Simply showing up, month after month, so you don’t have to do this alone
Because no two families are the same, support remains flexible and responsive. As trust builds, the relationship grows – bringing encouragement, stability, and moments of joy along the way.
Love Box volunteers commit to at least one in-person connection with your family per month and a minimum one-year commitment, renewed annually.
While many of our matches continue far beyond a year, we begin with one year to protect stability and ensure families can rely on the volunteer’s presence.
To help create a strong and meaningful match, we ask families to:
• Be open to building a caring, consistent relationship with a volunteer
• Connect in person 1–2 times per month
• Engage in relationship-building through scheduling, meetups, and open communication
• Stay in touch with your Case Manager and respond to calls or messages in a timely way
• Participate by choice, because this works best when everyone feels ready and willing
After reviewing your completed application, each Love Box® family is supported by a dedicated Angels Case Manager and thoughtfully matched with a volunteer Love Box Leader.
We take great care in the matching process – considering location, schedules, shared interests, family dynamics, preferences, and what matters most to you. The more we understand your family, the more intentional we can be.
Most importantly, you remain in control. You have the final say, and we will never move forward unless you feel fully comfortable and ready.
Yes. The safety and well-being of your family is our highest priority.
All volunteers complete a thorough application, background screening, and reference check before being approved and matched with a family.
Previous knowledge of the foster care system is not required.
All volunteers receive training in trauma-informed care and understand the high-level realities of foster care. While they are not clinical professionals, they are caring, committed individuals who are equipped to support your family with empathy and understanding.
Your Love Box® Case Manager walks alongside your family – offering guidance, resources, and support tailored to your unique needs.
Your Case Manager will:
• Connect with you regularly to check in on your family’s needs and progress
• Coordinate resources that can support your children and your home
• Provide guidance and advocacy as you navigate the foster care system and community services
• Support your volunteer match – helping ensure the relationship stays consistent, positive, and aligned with your family’s goals
• Answer questions and offering encouragement so your family feels seen, heard, and supported
Your Case Manager is a trusted partner – helping make the Love Box experience steady, meaningful, and uplifting for your entire time.
FAQs
Dare to Dream®
Program
Could A Mentor Support Your Journey?
Youth and young adults ages 11–22 who are connected to the foster care community are eligible for Dare to Dream®.
This includes youth currently in foster care, extended foster care, kinship placements, or those who have experienced foster care and would benefit from consistent mentorship.
Dare to Dream® provides one-on-one, relationship-based mentorship tailored to your goals, interests, and strengths.
Each young person is thoughtfully matched with a dedicated mentor who shows up consistently – at least twice per month – and commits to walking alongside you for a minimum of one year.
Support might look like:
• Setting and working toward personal goals
• Exploring career interests or college pathways
• Practicing life skills like budgeting, cooking, or job applications
• Studying together or building academic confidence
• Visiting a campus, workplace, or community event
• Trying something new – from sports to art to volunteering
• Having someone steady in your corner who listens and encourages you
Because no two young people are the same, mentorship is flexible and shaped by your voice. As trust builds, the relationship becomes a consistent source of encouragement and stability.
Mentors commit to at least two in-person connections per month and a minimum one-year commitment, renewed annually.
We begin with one year to prioritize consistency and stability – especially during some of the most formative years of life. Many matches continue well beyond the initial commitment.
To help build a strong mentorship, we ask youth to:
• Be open to building a consistent relationship
• Connect with your mentor twice per month
• Participate in setting goals and working toward milestones
• Stay in touch with your Case Manager
• Engage by choice – because mentorship works best when you feel ready
After your application and intake process, you will be supported by a dedicated Dare to Dream® Case Manager.
We thoughtfully match based on personality, interests, goals, location, and compatibility. The more we understand what matters to you, the more intentional the match can be.
You always have a voice in the process. We move forward only when you feel comfortable and confident in the match!
Yes. Your safety and well-being is our highest priority.
All mentors complete a thorough application, background screening, and reference check before being approved and matched with a youth.
Yes. While mentors do not need professional experience in foster care, they receive training in trauma-informed care and understand the realities youth in foster care may face.
They are not clinical professionals – but they are steady, committed adults who show up with empathy, accountability, and care.
Your Angels Case Manager walks alongside you throughout your mentorship journey – offering structure, guidance, and support focused on your growth.
Your Case Manager will:
• Check in regularly to support progress and celebrate wins
• Help you and your mentor set meaningful goals
• Provide resources related to education, career exploration, and life skills
• Support the mentor relationship to ensure it stays consistent and positive
• Advocate for you when additional support is needed
Your Case Manager is a steady partner – helping ensure your mentorship experience feels clear, supportive, and focused on your future.
Volunteer & Mentor
What to Expect
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