Foster Forward

We are so grateful to the Annie E. Casey Foundation Board for choosing Foster Forward and Rhode Island as the site of their retreat as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.

For 25 years, the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative has worked with partners across the country to improve outcomes for young people transitioning from foster care, with a focus on permanent connections, education and employment, financial stability, housing security, and youth voice.

Foster Forward is proud to be a longtime Jim Casey partner, and this retreat was a meaningful opportunity to share how that partnership has helped shape our work here in Rhode Island. From hearing directly from young leaders to highlighting the collaborative work behind Center City Apartments in East Providence, the conversations were a powerful reminder of what is possible when communities listen to young people and work together toward lasting change.

Thank you to the Annie E. Casey Foundation Board for visiting Rhode Island, for your continued partnership, and for your belief in what is possible for young people impacted by foster care. 💚

A huge thank you to Feed RI for donating a full pallet of hygiene supplies to Foster Forward! 💚

Access to basic needs like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, and other personal care items can make a meaningful difference for the youth and families we serve. Donations like this help ensure our Storefront and Youth Drop-In Center remain stocked with essential items for young people impacted by foster care and foster families across Rhode Island.

We are so grateful for community partners like FeedRI who help us meet immediate needs with care and dignity.

Thank you Falvey Insurance Group for their recent new apartment drive they held in honor of !

Turning apartments into homes 💙 In collaboration with Foster Forward, Falvey employees came together to support young adults transitioning out of the foster care system by donating various household items, transforming their new apartments into safe, comfortable spaces. Thanks to the generosity of our team, we collected over 100 items for welcome baskets that will greet each new resident. We’re proud to support Foster Forward and the incredible work they do to empower young people as they mark this milestone. 🏡✨ #WeGiveAFIG #CommunityImpact #FosterForward #GiveBack #StrongerTogether