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At the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, the events we host are organized to serve our greatest cause: family. Every dollar donated goes directly to our support programs, inevitably uplifting the St. Louis community’s children and families impacted by the foster care system.

Special Events

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Foster Hope Day

Foster Hope Day is the Coalition's signature day of online giving and celebration of what matters most: family!
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Junior Board Trivia Night

The annual Junior Board Trivia Night is a special evening themed trivia, food, and fun for the St. Louis community, hosted by the Foster
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Hope in a Handbag

Hope in a Handbag is the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition's signature fundraising event to support children impacted by foster care. Guests enjoy an
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Give STL Day

Give STL Day is a 24-hour online annual giving event benefitting St. Louis and Illinois communities. The Coalition is proud to participate each year.

Upcoming Events

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April 2026

Spaulding Adoption Training: Making the Commitment to Adoption (4 sessions)

Forming a family through adoption is different than forming one biologically or being a foster family. While adoption brings great joy and happiness to families, children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin may also bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed […]
29 Apr
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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Big Behaviors: Making Sense of Lying, Stealing & Meltdowns (2 sessions)

Youth who have experienced trauma often have behaviors that can be frustrating and challenging to manage. In general, traditional parenting techniques are not effective, leaving caregivers baffled and overwhelmed. This training will address three behaviors which seem to confound parents the most: lying, stealing and meltdowns. Learn how trauma impacts the youth’s brain, reasons behind […]
30 Apr
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual
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May 2026

Ask the Advocate: Best Interest Determination (BID) Training with Child Welfare Professionals

This session will focus on the Best Interest Determination (BID) process, including what it is, when it is required, and how it supports students. Participants will learn who to contact for scheduling and what documentation is needed. This is your opportunity to have questions answered about educational support for students impacted by foster care. We’ll […]
01 May
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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Kinship Parenting: It’s Complicated

This training acknowledges the complexities associated with caring for children who are related, including: divided loyalties; redefining roles and relationships; setting boundaries with parents and other relatives; and the range of emotions including anger, resentment, guilt and/or embarrassment that caregivers can feel. You will take away strategies for how to manage family dynamics and conflicts, […]
02 May
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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Give STL Day

Give STL Day is a 24-hour online annual giving event benefitting St. Louis and Illinois communities. Give STL Day is powered by the St. Louis Community Foundation and connects donors and dollars to nonprofits and their funding needs. The Coalition is proud to participate!
07 May
All Day
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Bullying: How it Impacts Our Kids

Bullying is a pervasive issue for youth around the world, and many children are unequipped on how to protect themselves or help their friends facing this problem. Parents, schools, and communities can be the key to giving children the confidence to face bullying head-on. Join us as we define bullying, identify its risk factors, and […]
09 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
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The Importance of Sibling Bonds

Sibling relationships are emotionally powerful and critically important not only in childhood, but over the course of a lifetime. The sibling relationship is one of the longest relationships anyone will have, preparing individuals for peer relationships, teaching social skills, conflict resolution, and navigating relationship issues. They provide a sense of connection, continuity, and belonging. Children […]
19 May
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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Youth Suicide Prevention with Compass Health

Join Compass Health Education and Outreach Specialists in Youth Suicide Prevention for this training featuring two suicide awareness and prevention programs: Missouri Ask. Listen. Refer Missouri is ranked 15th in the country for suicide deaths. This program is designed to reach Missouri residents interested in suicide prevention within their communities. After attending, you will know […]
21 May
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
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Resource Parent Curriculum Trauma Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma (4 sessions)

Parenting children who have experienced trauma is different than parenting typically developing children. Children who have experienced the trauma of abuse, neglect, and/or the loss of their family of origin bring unique challenges to the parenting experience. This training is designed for caregivers to learn more about the issues unique to parenting children who have […]
27 May
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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Collaborate & Connect: Rewiring the Narrative: Understanding Addiction as Mental Health

At the Institute for Child Welfare Innovation, a program of the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, we strive to provide professionals with resources and information relevant to your crucial work: serving youth impacted by foster care and their caregivers. Join us for Collaborate & Connect: FREE, actionable information for child welfare professionals. Presented By: Ra’Deja […]
28 May
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Virtual
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