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Events

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.
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Foster Hope Day

Foster Hope Day

Foster Hope Day is the Coalition’s signature day of online giving and celebration of what matters most: family!

 Junior Board Trivia Night

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 & Adoptive Care Coalition’s Junior Board. All proceeds go directly toward supporting children impacted by foster care!

 Hope in a Handbag

Hope in a Handbag

Join us for a glamorous evening where fashion meets philanthropy. Mingle with 300 stylish changemakers at a chic silent auction featuring designer handbags to suit every style and taste. Every bid helps further our mission. Hope in a Handbag will return on April 16, 2026.

 Give STL Day

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. Give STL Day returns May 7, 2026.

Upcoming Events & Trainings

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December 2025
January 2026

Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition Virtual Open House

You’ve probably heard about Birthday Buddies and Little Wishes, but did you know the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition offers many other services to our families and children? The Coalition prides itself on filling community gaps by offering educational advocacy, family finding, specialized adoption recruitment, training, therapeutic resources, and so much more! Attend our Virtual […]
07 Jan
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]
08 Jan
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual
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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 […]
10 Jan
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Maintaining Connections for Youth

The child welfare team traditionally focuses on the immediate needs of youth and not the lifelong connections that are so important throughout life. This training will help you understand the importance of having key people in the lives of youth to support them with the everyday issues every person faces as they get older. You’ll […]
31 Jan
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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