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Families on the Waitlist

Families waiting.

Community ready.

Every family and youth on this page has a real, specific need. Browse the waitlist, find a match, and take direct action to change the trajectory of a child's life.

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Where families

are waiting.

Each pin represents a real family or youth waiting for a volunteer match.

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Our Programs

Where families are waiting.

Each pin represents a real family or youth waiting for a volunteer match.

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Dare to Dream

Male Youth

South Salem

This teen would appreciate a mentor who is an outdoorsman, a weight-lifter, and someone who loves animals."

Male Mentor; outdoors; animals; weight-lifting

Love Box

Family of 4

West Salem

This two-parent household started over in their parenting journey when they said 'yes' to a sibling group of 2 both under the age of 2! They would love the support of other 'older' parents to littles, playdates, community outings, check ins with Foster Mom and possible babysitting once relationship is built.

Community; Playdates; LoveBox; Babysitting

Dare to Dream

Female Youth

North Salem

This young adult youth could use a female mentor to talk to and support her as she transitions to university.

Female mentor; listener; role model; college; job search support

Love Box

Family of 9

West Salem

This single mom of 8 children of ages ranging from preschool to early highschool could use tangible items and opportunities to spend one-on-one time with the kids or time alone

Love Boxes; playdates; babysitting

Love Box

Family of 6

Dallas

This family of 6 would love the support of community through playdates, community outings, check ins with Foster Mom, possible babysitting once relationship is built, and LoveBox with tangible items.

Community; Playdates; Relationship; LoveBox

Love Box

Family of 8

West Salem

This family of 8 would love support of check ins with Foster Mom, Love Box with tangible items, possible babysitting.

Community; Playdates; Relationship; LoveBox

Love Box

Family of 7

Keizer

This family of 7 would love the support of check ins/coffee dates with Foster Mom, playdates, community outings, and a Love Box with tangible items.

Community; Playdates; Relationship; LoveBox

Dare to Dream

Male Youth

West Salem

This male young adult would like a mentor who is great listener and do a variety of activities with him as he's working toward independent living. He enjoys cooking, art, video games, horror movies, and being outside.

Male Mentor; listener; movies; cooking; art; outdoors

Love Box

Family of 6

Keizer

This family of 6 would appreciate having a team of people helping with the transition into fostering two mid-elementary aged kids as well as parenting their middle schooler and kinder-aged biological children. They would like support with family activities around their home, people to listen, and Love Boxes.

Compassionate and listening community; family activities; babysitting; Love Box

Love Box

Family of 7

South Salem

This family of 7 is looking to build their village with a group willing to step into making meals, babysitting, play-dates, and other general family support. They have 5 children with ages ranging from toddler to mid-elementary.

Meals; babysitting; playdates

Dare to Dream

Male Youth

West Salem

This youth entering high school could use a male mentor that is a positive role model and would do community activities like going to the skate park or getting a drink from Dutch with him. He is also interested in a being a welder when he's an adult.

Positive male role-model; community outings; skate park; coffee; welder

Dare to Dream

Male Youth

West Salem

This middle school-age male youth could use a positive male role-model who will help him build and explore interests in the community, play card and board games, and wouldn't mind stopping at Starbucks for a cake pop every once in a while. He is interested in being a police officer when he grows up.

Positive male role-model; community outings; games; police officer

Love Box

Family of 7

Monmouth

This family of 7 could use the support of coffee dates, meals, playdates, swimming at the aquatic center, and Love Boxes with tangible goods.

Coffee dates; Meals; Playdates; Love Boxes

Dare to Dream

Female Youth

South Salem

This high school-aged female youth could use the support of a positive female role model who also likes hair, nails, and makeup and can help guide her in safe choices and positive peer relationships. This youth is also interested in cosmetology.

Positive female role-model; interest in hair, nails, and makeup

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Our Programs

Two ways to show up.

Each family and youth on the waitlist is connected to one of our two core programs. Find the right fit for your capacity and calling.

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Love Box® Program

Consistent Support That Strengthens the Whole Family

The Love Box® program provides consistent, relationship-based support tailored to the unique needs of foster and kinship families.

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Dare to Dream® Program

Personalized Mentorship That Expands What’s Possible

Dare to Dream® provides consistent, relationship-based mentorship tailored to the unique goals of youth and young adults in foster care. 

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