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Think You Can’t Be a Foster Parent? Think Again
Nearly 329,000 children are in U.S. foster care today, yet licensed foster homes are declining nationwide. During National Foster Care Awareness Month, we want to tackle some common myths around foster care. MYTH: “You have to own your home.” FACT: Renters can become licensed foster parents. What matters is a safe, stable space, not ownership….
In Great Company: Meet Brian A. Barreto
From partnering with your company to sharing your lived experiences and championing causes and values that help the community, there are a variety of ways you can make an impact. We recently hosted “The Conversation”, Wayfinder’s annual fundraiser, where Wayfinder Impact Council member Brian A. Barreto was honored with the Wayfinder Award. In Great Company…
Help Transform Lives Year-Round
A lot of people want to support the causes they care about, but they aren’t always sure how to do so in a way that fits with their lifestyle. Today, many donors like you are choosing a simple way to help organizations like ours: recurring giving. Regular, ongoing donations create a steady impact over time…
Foster Parents Create a Bridge to the Future
Inside Frank and Elena’s home, a large chalkboard is filled with activities for the two foster children they’re caring for now. From special dinners out and church choir practice to weekly library visits and trips to the movie theater, the retired couple ensures the kids have a full life and are part of the community….
A Mother’s Love and Legacy
Robin was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare eye disease that affects the retina and causes vision loss over time. Today, Robin is legally blind, but she’s always been encouraged to live a full life thanks to her mom, Shirley. That encouragement included attending Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield each summer, from 1984 to 1990. Funded almost…
Q&A with Jay Allen President & CEO – Wayfinder Family Services – Spring/Summer 2026
Wayfinder’s annual event, “The Conversation,” explored the topic of why human services still matter in the age of AI. Why was this the right topic for this year? Artificial intelligence is everywhere in the public conversation right now, and for good reason. It is changing how we work, how we communicate and how we think…
A Summer Camp Superstar – Eloise Loves Camp
Each year, summer camp is a rite of passage for children. From sleeping in a cabin at night to trying outdoor activities and singing around a crackling fire, camp creates magical memories that last for a lifetime. At Wayfinder Family Services, we believe it’s a learning experience that should be available to every child –…
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